However, Laura needed help with focusing as the talk continued. Her thoughts kept returning to Jake, who appeared to observe her with curiosity and an unidentified emotion.
A recollection glowed just outside the edge of her awareness, but it was too hazy and unclear to comprehend fully.
Something about him seemed like a danger she needed to avoid, and she planned on doing that as soon as possible.
Jeb, meantime, was keeping a tight eye on her. He ultimately cleared his suspicions by bringing Laura here.
If Laura were Emily, her behavior with Jake would have undoubtedly prompted his reaction.
But Laura seemed collected, polite, and distant, showing none of the emotional instability that one would expect if Laura were, in fact, Emily.
Laura made an excuse to unwind outside on the patio as the evening progressed. She was disturbed by the part party's eagerness and odd familiarity with Jake Lewis.
