The family observed her in panicked anxiety as she turned to walk towards the window again, face hidden from view.
Some of them exchanged probing glances, silently inquiring of each other about what could have gone wrong.
An ill silence spinning around in the atmosphere heightened their brooding expectations.
Julia's suppressed cries no longer disturbed the room as she dared to examine Sage in open curiosity.
After a long moment of muted conversation, Sage shook her head and a soft breath whooshed out of her.
"I understand."
She pulled the phone away from her ear, cut the call, and then spun around to reveal a pale expression sitting on her face.
"Trevor is dead." She muttered, answering everyone's unspoken interrogation.
Sage's voice came out so small, they only heard her due to t
