Austyn’s Love Nest

Kira shrugged. ‘I was just curious. You said we’re barely acquaintances, right? So I was just making an effort to get to know you better. If you don’t like it, I’ll stop.’ She returned to her phone and said nothing more. Deborah’s hands, hidden below the table, were shaking. She was now almost certain that the eavesdropper had been Kira. How much did she hear? Deborah forced her racing mind to slow down. So what if Kira heard the call? She wouldn’t understand it anyway. Deborah had not given away much on the phone. Even if Kira told on her to Austyn, would he believe it? Deborah looked at him. ‘I’m done with breakfast. Shall we go?’ Austyn had to have noticed Kira’s hostility towards her, starting with the car ride. She didn’t need to say anything; she just needed to play the part of the victim. He nodded. ‘Let’s go.’ Deborah looked down and hid a smile. Kira caught the smile and was livid. Deborah was provoking her. She was about to say something snarky, but Austyn had already moved t