She had made her position crystal clear. Adrian Quincy knew that saying anything more would be pointless.
So, he simply said, "I think we both need some time to cool down. You should get some rest."
With that, the man turned and left.
Claire Sinclair gave a small smile, pulling her gaze away and turning it back toward the dim window outside.
'He's finally gone.'
'But what am I supposed to do now?'
...
After some time, the sound of hurried footsteps echoed from outside the door, and someone quickly entered.
"Claire Sinclair, are you okay?"
"Teacher Hartwell, what are you doing here?" Claire Sinclair was stunned.
Henry Hartwell walked to her bedside and sat down, smiling. "Aiden Howkins told me."
'Of course, he couldn't tell her that it was actually Adrian Quincy who had asked him to come.'
That guy's exact words were: "If she asks, just say Aiden Howkins sent you..."
