Explanation
“I hope you’re referring to me?” was all Sarah could think to say. Having never heard Derek talk like that before, she felt extremely embarrassed.
After getting up, he sheepishly explained, clearly embarrassed. “I was actually referring to Maddie, she’s been coming over to my office and knocking on the door all the time. It’s a little game we play.”
It was hard for Sarah to decide whether she was relieved or even more suspicious.