I had never been good at small talk, and after hours of traveling together, it seemed that the silence had stretched into something awkward. There were only so many times you could comment on the sea or ask about the weather. So, naturally, i spoke.
"Your wife is beside you," I said, casually, as if it were the most ordinary thing to say.
The moment the words left my mouth, I felt the tension in the air shift. It was as if time slowed down, the sea breeze no longer felt so refreshing. I turned to look at Leo, only to see his eyes go wide. His body stiffened, and he took an immediate step back, a disgusted expression contorting his face.
I blinked, confused. Did I say something wrong? That's when I realised,
I wasn't Scarlet
Leo's lips parted, but no words came out for a moment. His breathing quickened, and when he finally spoke, his voice trembled with disbelief.
