Nathan Fawcett said, "Do you want a ride? I can take you home."
"No, thanks," Anne Sutton said. "I'm going with Sharon. She's coming back with me, so it's better if she doesn't see you. She doesn't like you right now."
When Nathan Fawcett heard Sharon Sutton's name, his expression immediately darkened. He didn't press Anne any further.
It was an unspoken understanding between them.
After saying his piece, Nathan Fawcett got in his car.
Anne Sutton stood by the road, watching Ian and Nathan Fawcett leave. Only after they were gone did she turn back and walk to the shop entrance.
She saw Sharon Sutton standing there.
Seeing her at the entrance, Anne smiled. "What are you doing here?"
Sharon Sutton replied, "I'm waiting for you. Aren't we going home?"
"Then let's go," Anne said. "I'll go tell Mom."
Anne had to work tomorrow morning.
Mrs. Sutton always finished work late, sometimes even sleeping at the shop, so Anne didn't wait up for her.
