Richard’s Amused Reaction
Richard let out a hearty laugh, seeing my words as nothing more than a joke. ‘Oh, Mark, always up for a good laugh!
‘ he said, eyes twinkling with amusement. His reaction added to the awkward tension in the room. Others chuckled uneasily, perhaps not quite understanding the weight of what I’d said.
But Lisa caught my eye, her expression holding the shared secret we both carried.