"Please, ma'am, try to stay calm!" Harvey's voice was tight with panic as he saw the tears beginning to gather in Celeste's eyes.

He was more flustered than she was, reaching out to steady her, his hand hovering nervously over her shoulder.

"It's not what you think! Really! Let me explain…"

Celeste looked up, a bitter smile tugging at her lips, eyes sharp with sarcasm.

"Oh? And what exactly do I think?" Her voice was low, but her words cut like glass.

Harvey ...