Sam's action was too abrupt.
A silence fell over everyone as a result.
"Cough, Mr. Garrison, that's Lillianna's younger sister, Lacey, not Lillianna—" Evie couldn't help but whisper, reminding him not to mistake Lillianna for someone else.
Sam froze. He stared into Lacey's hazy eyes, then loosened his grip on her wrist.
"Well, Lacey was clearly not a drinker when she showed up for my engagement ceremony. Sam stopped her from drinking anymore because he was worried about her health. Besides, she'd just suffered from motion sickness." Lillianna tried to explain.
Still, she scowled and tried to read Sam's expression.
What had just happened to him?
Lacey's balance was broken by his sudden release, and she almost fell over. Luckily, Theo was quick to hold her.
"No, it's fine. I'm
