Chapter 49 Countdown to Life

Wesley cleared his throat. "If you need anything, find Elaine." "What's going on?" Judy pressed. Wesley's gaze narrowed, his breath hitched. "What? Do I have to report everything to you?" Judy was taken aback, somewhat frightened. "No, I'm just curious, and besides, my cousin seems different today." Something was off, definitely off. "Nothing's different," Wesley said, hands in his pockets, turning slightly away, hiding his expression. But Judy felt Wesley was hiding something from her. Feeling wronged, she began to cry. "No, you are different. You never used to shout at me like this, except at one person, which is Ellie. Could it be..." Her cousin had always been forgiving to one person. That person was Ellie. "No!" Wesley reflexively retorted. "I just don't want you to be too arrogant. As a member of the Howard family, you should be mindful of your influence and boundaries." "Is that really it?" Judy asked. Wesley gave a slight hum. Judy felt so