When I got back to the Ward residence, Kerwin was carrying dishes to the table.
There were four dishes, all my favorite ones.
"You're back?" He stood up immediately. "How was it?"
"I was really happy today. Seriously, thank you." I smiled so hard that my cheeks hurt.
Kerwin shook his head lightly. "You don't have to thank me."
We sat together on the couch afterward, neither of us speaking for a while.
Finally, I broke the silence. "Hilbert called me."
Kerwin's expression instantly turned cold. "What did he say?"
"He said he wants to take me back."
"And what do you think?"
I looked at him quietly. "Do you really think I'd go back?"
Kerwin didn't answer right away.
He stared at me for a long moment before speaking slowly, "Vicky, there's something I want to tell you."
I nodded.
