Chapter 28

Soren was briefly surprised. Tara was acting completely different from before. Had she really figured things out, or was this just another move in a push-pull game? Stella had taken over the task of delivering milk to Lance, and she didn't believe for a second that Tara wouldn't be mad. After all, she had just snatched away Tara's chance to get close to the two gentlemen. She was waiting for Tara to show some irritation so she could use it as ammunition to make a scene. That way, Lance and Soren could see Tara's true colors again. But when Stella turned to look, Tara's expression didn't change. She was still smiling politely. "If there's nothing else, I'll head off for the day," said Tara. With that, Tara turned and left quickly. She wanted nothing more than to be done with them. This time, Soren and Lance didn't try to stop her. Stella had her performance all ready. But Tara just walked away, leaving her stuck there awkwardly. She was seething with frustration she couldn't show