#Chapter 97: The Walk

Aria The cold air nipped at my cheeks as I stepped outside, pulling my coat tighter around me. Breakfast had been… well, uncomfortable. Between Wendy’s knowing glances, Darren’s calm and collected demeanor, and Lucas’s innocent chatter, not to mention Tracy’s angry glares followed by suddenly storming out, I felt like an insect on display. I needed to clear my head. “Going somewhere, dear?” Wendy’s voice stopped me as I neared the bottom of the stairs. She leaned against the doorframe to the kitchen, cradling another cup of coffee like she hadn’t already downed two during breakfast. I shrugged. “Just for a walk. Thought I’d get some fresh air.” “Actually, if you’re heading out,” she said, reaching into the pocket of her sweater, “I have a small delivery for one of the elderly folks in town. Mrs. Sterling. It’s just some human medicine for her heart condition. Would you mind taking it to her?” “Of course.” I took the small bag she held out to me and t