Suzanne Trent: "???"
Her expression blanked, and her mind went blank.
"I've been resting and recovering here for over a month, and there hasn't been much exercise in the room. The weather has been good lately, so I went downstairs for a few laps to stretch my limbs." Mason King patiently explained to the little woman, who was showing signs of suppressed annoyance.
Suzanne tried to withdraw her hand, but Mason held it tightly, his fingers exerting force, refusing to let go.
The microwave made a "ding" sound nearby. She quickly shook off his hand and took out the defrosted chicken pieces. Turning around to search for breadcrumbs, she casually said, "I didn't even ask you about these things."