Damon's POV
Claudia grabbed my arm, gave me this sad little pout, and said, "Damon, don't talk about Aria like that... It's really my fault. I heard Grandpa Walter wasn't feeling well, so I wanted to bring him some vitamins and stuff to the hospital. But I had no idea Aria would be there today. The second she saw me, she got all upset and said she was leaving. Grandpa Walter tried everything to get her to stay, but she wouldn't listen. In the end, he had no choice but to ask me to come back another time."
"I trust what I saw with my own eyes. You don't have to explain for her." I patted her hand to calm her down.
Claudia dropped her head, half-leaning against my shoulder. "I guess I get why Aria feels that way. She used to really like you, and now that we're together... seeing me next t
