Avery
I blinked repeatedly, surprised by her words, what did she really mean that I was off work today. From her words
“Arent you excited?” She asked, her gaze softened, eyes rounded, her lips curling into a smile.
My brows furrowed, confusion etching my features, “I don't understand what’s going on,” I said, my voice firm but edged with wariness. “Should I feel safe? Why are you being nice all of a sudden?”
She moved closer reaching out to take my hands as if we were close but I stepped back away from her. Her gaze dropped to the ground, her fingers tugging together.
“I know I haven't been nice to you ever since I met you in Uncle Roman’s place and I admit that I have said some mean things to you,” she said, voice low, her gaze flickering away as shame crept into her expr
