The expression on Asta's face changed, and he was just milliseconds away from punching his cousin when I made the decision to intercede. I had to cough, and as I did so, I tugged at his sleeves. "Husband, you need to let it go. There is additional information about this location that I need to get."

When I mentioned my spouse, his eyes quickly moved to mine and then broadened in response. "Say that again!"

I wanted to punch myself in the face. It was a mistake of mine to try to persuade this individual. Was he putting on an act of being upset with his relative so that I...