Tessa Caldwell never understood why Faye was so furious when he saw her with Milo Morton. Now, thinking back, she realized that he misunderstood her relationship with Milo Morton.
Logically, if she didn't want to stir up trouble, she should've avoided telling him the truth and simply said she was meeting a friend.
But she didn't want to lie to him, and she felt she couldn't deceive him.
Moreover, there was no need to lie; her relationship with Milo Morton was pure and straightforward, nothing shady at all.
So she answered honestly, "Went to see Milo, Shawn Morton's brother."
The indifference and authoritarianism of the man were more intimidating than those with explosive tempers. Even when his heart was in turmoil, he would never reveal even a hint of his true emotions.
Faye merely said casually, "I'm hungry."
Seeing him return to normal, Tessa breathed a sigh of relief and turned to the kitchen, coming back shortly with a vase.
