At breakfast, I caught him glancing at me more than once. His gaze was intense, almost curious, as if he were trying to decipher this new version of me. I continued to play my part, engaging in casual conversation and smiling at Victoria's anecdotes about Penny's latest antics.
As I stood up to leave, Benjamin's voice cut through the morning chatter. "Erica, I'll drive you to work today."
I paused, my heart skipping a beat. This was unexpected. "It's okay, Benjamin. You don't have to—"
"I insist," he said, his tone leaving no room for argument. He was clearly determined to keep me close, and I wondered if he was starting to see through the ruse.
Muya and Victoria exchanged glances but said nothing. I nodded, forcing a smile. "Alright, thank you."
