C178 The Corner of Her Eyes.

Haisley Jenkins' expression suddenly stiffened, and she eventually bowed her head, silently stirring her soup with a somber look. She said nothing more.

Violet Hunt watched her with a silent sigh, then walked over and gave her shoulder a comforting pat before answering, "I ran into an acquaintance on my way back, which held me up a bit."

"Who?" Shiloh Fleet asked