Chapter 54: Are You Serious?

Walker had been quietly observing William's reaction, and from the looks of it, William seemed to believe his explanation. Walker couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. "Let's go grab a drink," Walker suggested. William responded with a couple of nods and followed Walker. As they walked together, William observed how natural Walker appeared, making him wonder if he was just overthinking things. ... The car stopped at a red light, and Elena turned her head to look at Roy beside her. "There's a pier up ahead. Want to take a walk?" she asked. Roy was a bit surprised but nodded, "Sure." The car pulled over, and the two walked side by side on the pier. The evening breeze carried a faint chill from the sea, making the air feel cooler. Roy took off his jacket and handed it to Elena. "Put this on, so you don't catch a cold." "I'm not that cold. You should wear it," Elena replied. But before she could finish her sentence, Roy draped the jacket over her shoulders without giving he