Gabriel looked back at Ashley, who had already come out. "Ashley, let's go. The car's ready."
Unruffled by being caught, Kaitlyn feigned surprise, offering an awkward smile. "Are you leaving, Ashley?"
Ashley ignored Kaitlyn completely, striding past without a word.
Watching them leave, Kaitlyn stamped her foot in vexation.
Gabriel murmured something to Ashley, prompting a subtle nod from her.
He held the car door open for her, standing by until she settled in, then shut it gently and moved to the driver's seat.
The car soon pulled away.
*****
Sitting in the car, Gabriel was anxious. Ashley was not far from them just now, and he was afraid that Ashley might have overheard something and gotten the wrong idea.
"Uh..." Gabriel, distracted, scratched at his brow. "You didn't catch any
