Ferron had backed several feet away from me. I felt the urge to cry. I was mortified at his withdrawal. The relief I should’ve felt was replaced with self-disgust. His eyes began to glaze over. Ferron's hand lowered.
“What did you think I wanted from you?” Ferron's voice shook.
I say nothing. I just shake my head slowly.
He watched my reaction with wide eyes. “This whole time…..this is the type of person you thought I was?”
“N-no!” I shout with a repressed sob in the back of my throat. I cover the cleavage I had exposed slightly. Shame was flowing through my veins.
Ferron turns his back to me, giving me privacy to tie up my dress.
“I’m sorry, Ferron I misunderstood.” I took a deep breath as I tie the last knot.
“Clearly.” He says with pain in his voice.
I wait for him to turn b
