Samuel Johnson's eyes flashed with a hint of disappointment. He didn't speak, just turned his head and continued driving.
It wasn't until the next red light that he spoke softly, "That sentence, it still counts now."
"..." Amanda Smith clenched her hand suddenly. She turned her head to look out the window and for some reason, her eyes felt a bit sore, "I forgot."
Samuel Johnson pursed his lips slightly but ultimately didn't continue.
A heavy stone seemed to weigh on his heart, dragging it down.
A subtle sadness fermented at the bottom of his heart. His fingers gripped the steering wheel tightly as he let out a soft sigh.
On the road, Samuel Johnson received a call from Tim Morrison. Things hadn't been peaceful in the Morrison family lately. Tim's elder brother had woken up, and many issues that had been suppressed were being brought back to the table for discussion. Coupled with Grace Murdock's situation, Tim was probably in over his head.
