Gabriel looked back at Ashley, who had already stepped out. "Ashley, let's go. The car's ready."
Unruffled by being caught, Kaitlyn feigned surprise, offering an awkward smile. "Are you leaving, Ashley?"
Ashley ignored her completely without even giving her a look, striding past without a word.
Watching them leave, Kaitlyn stamped her foot in vexation.
Gabriel murmured something to Ashley, prompting a subtle nod from her.
He kindly held the car door open for her, standing by until she settled in, then shut it gently and moved to the driver's seat.
The car soon started and drove out of the yard.
*****
Sitting in the car, Gabriel was anxious. Ashley was not far from them just now, and he was afraid that she might have overheard something and gotten the wrong idea.
"Well..." Gabriel,
