Harry stiffened, startled, then slowly wrapped his arms around her.

“Hey,” he murmured, his voice softer now. “What’s wrong? Are you okay?”

She said nothing, only held on tighter. Something in her silence told him everything.

He walked her home without asking more questions.

Outside her door, Sarah kept her gaze on the ground.

“Thank you,” she said quietly.

“If you ever need me,” Harry said softly, “just call. I’ll be there.”

“Goodnight.”

She stepped inside and ...