Chapter 7: Moonlight Encounter by the Pool
(Eliza's POV)
"This talk... it's easy to misunderstand," I thought, sensing something slightly off about Dawn's innocent words.
I quickly dismissed the feeling and reached toward Garrett for my Medical Kit. Our fingers brushed briefly, sending an unwelcome jolt through my system. I pulled back quickly, clutching the kit to my chest.
"Max, Aiden, let's go," I said, turning to leave.
"Pretty Auntie..." Dawn called softly behind me, her voice tinged with longing.
I hesitated, feeling the weight of her gaze on my back. The little girl clearly wanted to apologize for her grandmother's harshness earlier, but I couldn't allow myself to form attachments here. Not with Garrett's daughter.
"Come on, boys," I said more firmly, ignoring Dawn's p
