Third Person's POV
Melanie's phone rang. She answered, "Monica."
Monica asked if she was free to come over for dinner later.
Melanie glanced at Moira on the sofa. "I'm with Trista at Moira's place right now."
Based on their earlier conversation, Moira wanted them to stay and help her pick fruit in the orchard behind the estate later.
Moira, hearing Melanie talking to Monica, said, "Bring Trista back with you."
She then looked at Archer. "You haven't seen Monica in days either. Since you have time now, go back with them."
Archer was eating his breakfast, his voice flat. "I have something scheduled later."
His tone was so even it sounded like he was stating a fact that had been booked weeks ago.
Melanie wasn't surprised—it was exactly what she expected.
When it came to her, Archer
