"What the...."

Jameson's words caught in his throat as he watched the two figures abruptly disentangle from each other.

Yazmine and Aiden's faces turned pale, both momentarily forgetting how to speak.

"James?!" Yazmine scratched her head awkwardly. "W.. what are you doing here?"

"What do you mean by that question? It was you who asked me to help with the grocery store later on. When did you return? And.." Jameson's gaze fixed on Aiden, his expression intense.

"And what the heck were you doing with my sister?" He uttered through gritted teeth.

"Mr. James, I can explain, um..." Aiden swallowed, exchanging a glance with Yazmine for a moment.

"I've been...