Dana POV
"But I noticed that things changed between you and Bathel," My heart fluttered anxiously as she broached the topic of Bathel and me. Despite my efforts to sidestep the subject, it seemed she was intent on delving into it.
I mustered a strained smile. "What aspects are you referring to?" I probed, attempting to maintain an air of nonchalance despite the unease creeping into my demeanor.
Anna's expression shifted to one of solemnity, signaling the gravity of her next words. "Could we perhaps have this conversation in private? The current setting doesn't feel conducive to discussing such matters," she proposed, her tone laden with implication. Feeling a pang of discomfort, I hesitantly acquiesced with a nod, feigning ignorance of the underlying implications of her request.
