Chapter 20: Monica's Crisis

Anya silently entered Ethan's room. She paused at the doorway, then reached back to close the door. Still, she remained rooted to the spot. Ethan found it amusing. Anya seemed to regard him as some terrifying monster. Every time she saw him, she was visibly frightened, though he couldn't fathom what about him was so intimidating. "Ms. Lyson's company is facing some trouble," Anya said softly, but her voice was clear as it reached Ethan's ears. Anya hadn't been present earlier, but she had overheard...