Ava's Pov
The silence after Leon answered felt unbearable.
Not loud.
Not dramatic.
Just dense enough that everybody in the room suddenly became aware of each other in a way that hadn't existed five seconds earlier.
Amanda stood frozen near the kitchen entrance holding two glasses.
My mum looked between all of us slowly.
Lucas leaned back against the couch, watching Leon carefully now instead of casually.
And Leon?
Leon looked completely unbothered by what he'd just said.
Which honestly irritated me more than if he'd looked embarrassed.
I stared at him.
"What exactly was that supposed to mean?"
His eyes shifted toward me calmly.
"You heard me."
"No," I replied immediately. "I heard you answer a question nobody asked me."
Amanda looked like she wanted to disappear.
My mum looked entertained.
Lucas looked interested.
Amazing.
Leon stayed quiet for a second before speaking again.
"I didn't mean it the way you're turning it into."
"Then explain it better."
