Hidden Motives

Malachi had no intention of speaking, and Aria kept her cool, staying quiet.

Aria thought, 'If he doesn't make a move, neither will I.'

'It's not like I came to him first, so there's no reason for me to rush things.'

Just as she expected.

After a while, Malachi was the first to break the silence. "Did you see my wife?"

"Yeah, I did," Aria replied truthfully. "Oh, she looks so miserable. You're her