Chapter 230

"Him?" Oliver was caught off guard when he heard that. His grip on the wheel loosened, and the car gradually slowed down. Claire side-eyed him, already guessing what it was about. "Focus on driving, big bro. I'm still in the car, remember?" She teased, pulling him back to the moment. Oliver chuckled. "I won't let anything happen to my little sis." Claire smiled too, then fell quiet and looked out the window. The riverside lights slowly faded behind them. Besides the occasional voice from the GPS, the car was silent. Life's got this funny thing—if no one says it out loud, some truths just stay hidden behind a thin veil. One burst of courage away from being seen clearly. But most people? Chicken out. Her brother was one of those. So was she. And that Miss Mitchell? Seemed like she fit the mold too. The only difference—her brother still had a shot. As for herself? Not so much. A gust of wind stirred up the fallen leaves by the road. They spun up, danced a bit, then landed again. Couples s