Alison's mind raced as she tried to make sense of Noah's unexpected arrival and the tension that now hung between them. She could feel the weight of his arm around her, his presence both comforting and unsettling at the same time. But before she could gather her thoughts and address the situation, Noah spoke, his voice laced with a hint of concern.
"Is everything alright?" he asked, his gaze flickering between Alison and Peter. His eyes were dark with emotion, his jaw clenched in a tight line as he awaited her response.
Alison hesitated, unsure of how to answer. She could sense the tension radiating off Noah, his protective stance sending a flurry of conflicting emotions swirling within her. But she knew she couldn't ignore the elephant in the room, not when Noah was standing right there
