Cody droned on and on, not noticing how Veron's expression grew increasingly uncomfortable by the second.

Seeing as Cody was still trying to talk, Veron waved her hands frustratedly. "That's enough, that's enough… I got you to keep tabs on Heather to see if she had any unspeakable secrets. Why do you keep bringing up a child? So annoying…"

She had already been frustrated, to begin with. Seeing Cody return without any useful news only made her feel worse.

Uhh…

Cody's face flushed awkwardly up