Zach pulled Christina with him and trotted after Andy at a leisurely pace. He held her close to himself as if afraid that something might happen to her.
His touch, gentle and reassuring, was a beacon of comfort for Christina. His presence was like a sturdy anchor keeping her from drifting into the turbulent sea of distress, allowing her to gather the shards of her composure and find a moment of respite.
Fortunately, the journey home wasn't filled with any surprises.
Reaching the lake house, Zach welcomed George into his residence in order to figure out what had spooked the father daughter duo so much.
"Can you tell me what happened now? What is troubling you two so much?"
George didn't answer Zach and glanced at Andy and Bruce who were still in the room with them. He didn't think anyone was trustworthy when he wanted to talk smack about the royal family.
