Chapter 3
The lobby turned cold as I broke away from his mother’s mesmerizing eyes. Richard Sutherland limped back to his wife.
My heart caved inwards as Jake urged me to take our designated seats. What had happened to that kind, old man? Why was his companion so concealed and aloof? The difference between them was like day and dusk.
I shook off thoughts of the old couple. I was here for Jake, not them. It wasn’t my problem, and I resolved to leave it alone. Whatever issue mother and son were going through, it wasn’t something for me to meddle with and get involved. I closed my eyes, trying my best to set it aside.
Jake squeezed my hand. “Be right back,” he announced before strutting away to meet some friends. They all spoke with ease, even though I could still see they looked at him a
