Neural Billycock [part 1]

"Misty, I think you're still hiding something from everyone. And it wouldn't be fair for others to say all of their secret while you keep yours, is it?" I ask with a penetrating gaze, glaring at her as if I can see through her soul.

Her body flinches at my stare like a housewife who is getting scolded by her husband.

"J-Jake what do you mean?" She stutters, looking nervous and uneasy for some reason. At the same time, she keeps glancing at mom from the corner of her eyes as if asking for help.

SIGH