There wasn’t much to discuss on the way home, at least nothing that would lead back to an unfavorable outcome.
In the passenger seat, Aria sat with her arms crossed and her face pinched into a scowl. It didn’t feel appropriate to coerce her into light conversation, but I hated seeing her so upset. She was banking on getting that new place, but the matter with Timothy was simply one that I couldn’t ignore.
Before I could make the next turn, she finally spoke up. “I need to run some errands. Would you mind dropping me off at the plaza?”
I frowned, but then nodded anyway as I continued going straight. “Uh, sure.”
By the time we reached the plaza, Aria was already taking off her seatbelt and gathering her purse. She muttered a quick “thanks” before letting the door slam behind her. I would
