Lewis' question was too straightforward, and Larissa was not prepared.

"Huh?" Her eyes sparkled with something as she tried to fib. "I just thought that Dad was too much, so I said that to make him angry on purpose!"

"So, you feel nothing for Mr. Rogers?" Lewis pressed her.

Larissa looked down. Her fingernails were digging into her palm. She did not want to let Lewis know how she felt. Still, she did not want to lie either.

Lewis knew what a long silence meant. "I know your answer." His voic