The snow from a few days ago hadn't completely melted yet. Zoe Monroe tilted her head to look out the window. The two of them barely spoke the entire way.
"How did the house viewing go?" Jonathan Thorne was the first to speak.
"It went well. Thanks for the referral."
"You're welcome."
Jonathan Thorne was driving his personal car today. His fingers tapped lightly on the steering wheel, and he couldn't shake the feeling that Zoe Monroe had something on her mind. As the car pulled into The Hillside Villa, Joyce Monroe heard it approach and came out of the house.
"You're finally here! How was it? Is the house a good fit?" Joyce Monroe looked at her sister, clearly delighted.
"Yes, I've already paid the deposit."
"It's cold in the mountains. Hurry inside. We're having wild mushroom hot pot tonight." As Joyce pulled her in, she gave Jonathan Thorne a polite nod. "Aren't you coming in?"
"I need to make a call."
