Zack Cassidy’s eyes opened wide, attentive and brimming with curiosity.

He slowly approached the wooden desk before holding onto the edge and looking straight into Stanley’s eyes. “Is Xyla behaving oddly around you? What exactly do you mean by attitude changes? Is she being apathetic toward you? I can’t believe this is actually happening to you.”

Stanley’s face darkened instantaneously.

Zack immediately realized that he had gone a bit too far. Clearing his throat, he took in a deep breath.