Krystal’s POV
Judith was very keen edged and her arms were crossed like a door to lock up. I stood still, my heart thudding out against my bones. She had me grocery. I had ready no lie, no lickspittle excuse.
"I--I....." I interrupted, but she put up her hand.
"Save it," she said, and entering the wine cellar closed the door behind her. "There was a click of the lock. I stalked you, Krystal. I guessed you were not so sweet as you tried so hard to look.”
I managed to swallow and kept my healthy composure." I was simply-- simply walking. I was not getting sleep.”
Judith giggled, and shook her head. “Oh, Krystal. You are too smart, yet not too smart. You suppose I have not seen you glancen at Mr. Kwan? Well, how did you insist on trifles?”
I clutched my lip and refrained.
She glanced t
