Confessions
“I’ve noticed you around lately. I live right next door to your grandparents, the Hiltons. I’ve seen you in their yard,” Melody confessed, breaking the awkward silence between them.
Ethan offered a slight nod in acknowledgment, unsure of how to respond to her admission. The encounter felt peculiar to him.
As Melody continued to walk beside him, Ethan couldn’t help but wonder about her intentions. He had never been one to readily trust others, especially strangers. Despite his wariness, he maintained politeness, albeit with a guarded demeanor.