Lara:
"Is there something going on? If there is, then say it directly. Do not make excuses," she said.
Lady Vivian turned her head toward me.
I did not know why she was looking for my help. Had she not realized by now that her daughter would rather listen to anyone else than me?
"Actually, something happened yesterday, and that is why your mother is a little worried," I said, deciding to support Lady Vivian since all eyes were on me.
She nodded at her daughter.
"Is there a problem between you and Markus?" Zoe asked her mother, putting her sandwich down.
Her mother began taking deep breaths, as if preparing herself for whatever reaction her daughter would give.
"Something happened yesterday, and because of it, Kash is really bothered."
Wow. Lady Vivian started off strong. She chose words that immediately created tension and pulled Kash into the situation.
"Did Markus and Kash argue?" Zoe asked, no longer eating her sandwich.
