Tabitha's POV
I couldn't get any information from Derek's tranquil eyes. But thinking of Ivonne's cocky attitude, I guessed this Kelsey might be hostile to me, too.
Derek seemed worried I'd overthink things.
He crouched down and held my hand in his palm. I could actually see the top of his head while sitting in a chair.
He then lifted his head to look me in the eye, appearing serious and earnest. "Tabitha, I lived with my aunt, the so-called Mrs. Gutierrez, for some days when I was a child. Kelsey's family and the Gutierrez family are close. So, we played together a few times during parties. That's all."
Seeing him so serious, I felt a bit embarrassed, whispering, "I wasn't questioning you or anything."
Derek held my hand tighter and explained, "But I don't want you feeling uncomfort
