Silence filled the car, thick enough that even the driver felt uneasy.
Then Nathaniel’s phone rang.
He glanced at the screen, his expression tightening.
“What is it?” he asked quietly, lowering his voice so Cecilia wouldn’t hear.
“Sir, Nicholas wants to speak to you.”
Nathaniel flicked his eyes toward Cecilia.
She had her eyes closed, looking like she’d fallen asleep.
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