She didn’t know how to feel about seeing him. What was he even doing at her place? Did he see her as someone he could visit anytime or whenever the mood struck him? Instead of greeting the man, she ignored him.
Gideon’s smile faded, and the hand holding the flowers dropped to his side. It was as if he didn’t understand what was happening and why Valya was acting that way. He had expected her to be excited to see him after being away for a while.
“Aren’t you going to let me in?” Gideon blocked the door with his foot when she tried to close it after unlocking and opening it.
“No.” Then she shut the door in his face. He heard her footsteps fading from inside, and all he could do was sigh.
He didn’t stay long after that. Gideon took slow, small steps toward the exit, still holding the bouq
