Ploy

"Of course not!" Willow Stone denied it vehemently. Her eyes were set and resolute.

Finn Taylor stared straight at her and eventually chose to believe her. He was now sure that Willow Stone indeed wasn't the killer. 'But who could it be if not her? Were they really so unlucky to have bumped into an enemy? But since I can't think of an answer, I shouldn't think about it anymore. The competition is starting tomorrow, and we have to draw lots in the afternoon today.'

Finn Taylor glanced at Willow Stone. "It looks like things are a mess outside. You'd better not go out."

"Why? Are you scared that I'd ask you to go with me?" Willow Stone said half-jokingly.

"I only shop with my wife," Finn Taylor answered seriously.

Hearing that, Willow Stone was clearly stunned. 'Why would he suddenly bring Yvette Larson up? Is he trying to annoy me on purpose, or was it unintentional?'