Olivia's burp was loud in the silent room before stillness inflated in the air.

She didn't expect herself to give the game away that quickly.

Feeling awkward, she looked at Ethan. "I can explain."

She blurted that in the heat of the moment, making matters worse.

She observed his expression carefully only to realize that his face was free from annoyance.

Worry sat upon his brows instead.

She thought, "Did I misread his expression? He resents me to his bones. Why would he be worried about m