Chapter 14
“You’ve worked here…like…forever?”
So distracted by the events of the last day was Ethan, what felt like a full minute passed before Dan’s question sunk in. Ethan stared at the weed between his feet, amazed they cropped up even in inclement weather. “Persistent buggers.” Hard to tell whether he cursed the plant or talked about him or Richard. With a trowel, he pried out the plant ignoring the fact, in his imagination, he was able to hear it screaming. Or cursing him right back.
He remained crouched but at last looked at Dan. “I wouldn’t call it forever.”
Dan’s brow creased. “But do you like working here?”
If the young man tried to hide his feelings, he didn’t do it well. Genuine puzzlement rang out. “Sounds like you don’t.”
Dan dipped his head and stared at the ground.
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