Amelia forced a smile, nodding slowly, but her mind buzzed with uncertainty. The explanation didn’t sit right; it felt like a convenient cover for something she couldn’t quite put her finger on. Trying to mask her unease, Amelia excused herself to the bathroom.
As soon as she shut the door behind her, she leaned heavily against the sink, her breaths coming in shallow, uneven bursts. Staring at her reflection, she tried to steady her racing thoughts, her heart pounding in her chest.