Bella was already up when Richard got back, she was ready to leave but waited for his return.
He came in with a sober face, and as much as he tried to smile, Bella knew something was wrong.
“Hey you,” he said, as he pulled her up from the couch, where she was seated, waiting for him outside.
You made me useless today, she whispered into his ears, an obvious attempt to make him laugh.
Richard apologized most sweetly and romantically she had seen and promised to drop her off.
Bella walked him to his room, placing her palm on his shoulders as she stretched out her hands at a full length and pushed him, another subtle attempt to cheer him up.
Richard wouldn't have asked to go to the shower, but he needed a break to gather his thoughts.
He had heard something from Amanda that shattered h
