Chapter 43 - Glances
Winry tried to slow her hammering heart as she peeked at the rigid man in the back seat. After years of separation, she was surprised he was still easy for her to read. Trees and lush fields whizzed past as Bran drove for the house. She vaguely realized he had asked her something.
"Hmm?" She turned from the blurring scenery.
"How are you?" He repeated, failing to quell irritation as blue eyes darted to the back again. He was going to start counting these stolen glances if they kept up.
"Tired," she said distractedly.
He frowned, throttling the steering wheel.
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