Edwin couldn’t even bring himself to be mad as he and Jamie rode home in their car. Heavy silence crushed the both of them as Jamie bounced his leg uncomfortably next to Edwin.

Jamie opened his mouth every now and then to say something, but he decided against everything he could possibly say.

Finally, they arrived back at Lavant manor. Jamie got out of the car and held the door for Edwin as he exited the vehicle and walked up the front steps. ...