The four of them parted in discord after dinner.

When they walked out of the restaurant, the night breeze was cool.

Charlotte wrapped herself tightly in her jacket and lifted the hair that brushed her face behind her ear. She glanced at Stacy and then quickly looked away. "I'll..."

"Mr. Langley, Charlotte, Mr. Hoyce, I'll take a taxi back now," Stacy spoke almost simultaneously, her tone cautious, looking between the other three.

Jason kept a straight face as usual ...