FIFTY FIVE

Clay kept his gaze on Mary’s face while they ate, trying to watch her facial expression.

Mary on the other hand tried her best to maintain a straight face and not act suspicious to avoid having to being asked questions she had no answer to

“Mom don’t you think Mary’s been acting a bit suspicious lately?” Clay asked while clicking his fork on the plate. Mary dropped her fork and looked up with an angry look.

“Clay leave your sister alone and stop pestering her, she looks irritated already” Mrs Wilberforce said noticing Mary’s looks.

“I’m just trying to call your attention to your daughter” he smirked.

“No Clay” Mary fired back, I think you are the one acting suspicious”.

“Whatever”.

“Alright you both stop whining, your food would get cold” Mr Wilberforce said.

They ate in silence in the next few minutes before Clay started talking about his company. Mary tried to get rid of every thoughts of Adonis and his murder case even for that moment and join in the conversatio