Calculated Indifference

Natalie was visibly surprised.

She had braced herself for a stern reprimand from her sister, but Coralie's behavior didn't indicate any severe opposition.

Even more unexpectedly, Donovan, who had previously been supportive, had completely changed his stance.

As she watched her sister settle the bill at the front desk and then depart with Donovan, Natalie felt an acute pang of distress seeing them