Chapter 27

In the car, Holly finally felt a flicker of fear for having brought her best friend along in Noah's rival's car. She flashed an awkward smile. "Mr. Brennan, you can drop us off in the city. We can grab a ride ourselves there." Silas glanced at the rearview mirror. "It's fine. I can drop you off at home first, then your friend." Thinking that Silas and Bethany didn't know each other, Holly quickly introduced, "Oh, she's my best friend, Bethany Porter. She lives closer, so let's drop her off first." Silas shot a look at Bethany, who was still dazed in the backseat. A faint smirk played on his lips. "What do you think, Ms. Porter?" Bethany finally snapped back to reality and caught Silas' hint. She said, "Mm, let's drop you off first, Hols." Holly pouted. "Okay, then. Thank you, Mr. Brennan." She didn't pick up the tension simmering between Bethany and Silas. With Silas present, Holly couldn't speak her mind. So, she texted Bethany instead. Holly texted, "Sorry, Beth. I tried to