Inside the car, a heavy silence lingered as Micah sat stiffly in his seat, his gaze drifting almost anxiously toward Darcy.
Although Darcy appeared outwardly composed, his posture relaxed and his expression neutral, there was an undeniable tension that clung to him like a shadow, subtle yet persistent, radiating from his presence in a way that made it impossible for Micah to truly settle his nerves or convince himself that everything was truly fine.
