Rowan’s Discomfort with the Topic
Rowan appeared less enthusiastic and shifted the conversation toward a recent project of hers. Maren sensed that talking about the boat made Rowan uncomfortable, causing an unsettling feeling to rise in her chest.
Despite the sunny weather and cheerful lemonade, the mood had noticeably darkened. Maren played along, but her mind couldn’t escape the thought of how her victory felt like a double-edged sword.
What if her neighbors were facing consequences she hadn’t considered? The cords of concern tightened around her.