They silently exited the house, and Tyler led them to where his car was. He placed the thing he has in his hand before opening the passenger door for Tulip. She stood there staring at the ground below her feet, repeating everything that happened from the time she came here. Tulip felt tear burn her eyes at the cruel words of Mr. Hudson. She should not have come here. She ruined not only her, but their evening too. The guilt she felt was weighting her down. Tulip always gave happiness. She never ruined it for anyone.
“Baby,” Tyler said, turning her stiffened body to face him.
“I’m sorry, Tyler. I’m so sorry. I ruined your evening,” Tulip chanted repeatedly. Tyler wrapped his arms around her.
“Stop blaming yourself, Tulip. Nothing that happened was your mistake. On the contrary, I’m so
