Midnight Backshots With My Neighbour(2)
She fidgeted, tucking a loose strand of hair behind her ear and giving a soft, nervous laugh to fill the pause. “Sorry, that probably came out wrong. I just meant... the walls are thin, and—”
Collins cut in before she could backpedal any further, his voice was a little rough. “No. You’re right. That was me.”
Another moment of silence went by, and Collins was staring at his feet.
"Sorry, I was just..." Trisha muttered.
Collins let out a low chuckle. "No, it’s fine. Trust me, I’ve noticed how quiet things have been lately." He gave her a slow, knowing look. "Too damn quiet."
Trisha grinned. "Well, you know just as well as I do… I’m not getting any either. Not for a while now."
Collins raised a brow. "That’s a shame. A woman like you should be ge
