C44 Cold

LAWRENCE’S POV

After mother left, silence fell upon the room. Veronica’s focus was fixed on her food even though it was clear there was just a little amount of food still left in her plate.

I stole quick glances at her. My admiration for her grew. It dawned on me there actually was a lot about her I was yet to discover.

“Why didn’t you tell me?” I asked.

She looked up from her plate