“Beats me. Why’re you even asking?” Arthur shot back, not bothering to glance at his sister. He knew Ashley was just bored and looking for a way to mess with him. Still, Arthur figured Valerie should stick around with Ashley at least until her pain eased up.

“So if I say I don’t want her crashing here anymore, you gonna drive her home?” Ashley pressed, her tone sly.

Arthur’s brows pulled together. “Why wouldn’t you want her staying over? She’s been helping you out a ...