Claire walked quickly.
When Ethan stepped outside, he only caught sight of her figure vanishing around the corner.
He pulled his hand free from Eliana's grasp and said in a low, heavy tone, "Continue taking measurements with the others. Don't concern yourself with me."
With that, he turned and headed the other way.
Eliana stood rooted to the spot, watching them leave in separate directions. An almost imperceptible smile tugged at her lips.
Nora had already gone upstairs to take measurements.
She knew nothing of what had just transpired.
The moment Claire returned, Nora sensed something was wrong.
"Have you been crying? Is there trouble at home?"
"It's nothing. I'll sort it out once we finish measuring." Claire offered no further explanation.
Though she had not looked in a mirror,
