Chapter 382: I Want to Know Her Better

I drive us to the school. She's quiet. It's not as awkward as our previous silences but I still find myself wanting to break it. Although for different reasons. This time, it's because I want to know her better... I think.

"Well done, Kentley." I give her the praise she deserved earlier.

"It's nothing, Sir."

I nod my head.

"It may mean a lot to Miss Lolt. After we've been to the school, we'll head to the hospital and ask if she remembers him."

"Yes, Sir," she replies.

"You don't have to call me Sir all the time. I can't get used to it. Even John keeps calling me Sir."

I'm telling her more than I want to.

"If you like, DCI," she replies.

I notice how her lip turns up into the beginnings of a smirk as she exchanges one respectful title for another.

"How's your arm?" I ask in a gentler tone than I intend.

"I've had worse."

I feel almost like she's brushing my concern away and I find myself getting irritated.

"You say that a lot," I mutter.

"It's because it's true."