C43 What if I can’t?

I took a deep breath and forced myself to stay composed.

“Oh!” I exclaimed with a light laugh, masking the turmoil within.

“I didn’t notice.”

Ezekiel’s gaze didn’t waver, but I brushed it off, continuing in an even tone, “I thought you and Mom were spending some quality time together, so I figured I’d keep myself busy until you two came back.”

I turned to face him fully