For illustration purposes only. | Source: Midjourney
“Who’s Carol?” she asked, her tone casual but her stomach tightening with suspicion.
Richard didn’t seem fazed. He barely even looked up as he responded, “Oh, she’s a business colleague. We’re having a meeting this weekend out of town. I’ll be gone until Monday.”
His voice was flat, matter-of-fact as if the conversation was no more significant than discussing the weather.
Mila forced herself to smile, though her chest felt tight.
