Fedora felt a sharp, jagged edge of irritation and anger.
Despite the pleas for forgiveness, the heavy air of redemption, and the mouth-watering promises that dangled like bait, Storm still hadn't inquired about the truth. He hadn't asked about the sudden, abnormal return from college, the "why" behind the sudden homecoming.
Fedora felt the urge to snap, and bring the discussion up, but he chose to let it slide. He wouldn't be the one to shatter this fragile performance his dad had painstakingly put together.
They remained suspended in silence, staring out at the view until Storm decided the welcoming ceremony was officially over.
