"Why do you keep staring at me like that? I might have thick skin, but even I can feel a bit self-conscious under this much scrutiny," Ethan Gray said, glancing at Berry Golding, who had been eyeing him like a laboratory specimen since they left the house.
"I’m just looking for the seams," Berry chuckled, her eyes never leaving his face. "Honestly, I’m finding it more and more believable that you’ve secretly become a father. That’s the only thing that explains this... sudden outbreak of responsibility. I’m looking for the tell-tale signs of a lie, but you’re actually pulling this off."
Ethan sighed, shaking his head. He had long since realized that trying to argue with Berry’s "brain-hole" theories was a losing battle. "Think whatever you want. I’m heading back."
"Back where? To the aca
