'Did she hide something from me? Or am I just overthinking?' Vernon pondered for a second. 'Why would she hide something from me anyway? Was she in danger? Did Maria threaten her about something?'
Suspicions were flashing in Vernon's mind. He knew that he was probably overthinking most of them. But he wouldn't underestimate how cruel Vincent and his cronies could be.
He also had to put consideration on Chloe. Although she seemed to have opened up to him, Vernon knew there were layers of trust in Chloe.
She might trust him at the surface level, but she still hid many things from him.
Vernon's chest felt heavy as he realized he had a long way to fully obtain the love and trust of his beloved woman.
Not wanting to dwell on his sadness for too long, Vernon asked, "What did you talk about with that old hag?"
