She didn't like the term being watched, and she scowled a bit even as she clung to the idea that Justin was around, that he hadn't left her.
She shrugged at the question, not willing to answer him. 'I'm fine,' she said finally, though it wasn't completely true. 'It's nothing I can't handle.'
'When will Justin be back?' It was all she really wanted to know, nothing else mattered. 'Does Pansy know about this?' he then asked. 'Ella would be worried if she doesn't know I'm fine.'