A Fragile Ruse

Declan ran back and flung the door open. The first thing he saw was Vanessa clutching her hand in pain, and shards of glass were scattered all over the ground.

Vanessa sniffled, tears glistening in her eyes. "I was going to get a glass of water, and then the glass exploded in my face."

The ground was covered in steaming water. The glass must have exploded in her hand.

She put her hand down, reveal