An Unexpected Dilemma

Valerie was in the car with Richard and the others on the way to the house of the Thorne family.

Edgar was in the driver's seat, while Stella was in the passenger seat.

Valerie sat in the back seat with Richard and Vera.

Vera was a lot more relaxed since she got into the car. Therefore, she no longer clenched Valerie's hand. Instead, Vera gently placed Valerie's hand on her palm and caressed it. V