Page 35 of Freedom Mine
Kayo didn’t say anything, but his lips thinned.
“Never mind. I don’t think I need that walk. I’m going to go shower.”
She needed a shower, but not from the grime and mud she’d accumulated working up on the mountain. He made her feel dirty, especially with how he couldn’t look her in the eyes with his unspoken accusation.
Alli ran up the stairs, past the shower, to the attic. She slammed the door shut and flung herself onto the bed. She swiped the tears that threatened to spill down her cheeks. It shouldn’t matter what he thought of her. She was here to earn her freedom, nothing more. But for some reason, it did matter.
As she turned over on the bed, she noticed a stone vase filled with pink, yellow, and white wildflowers sitting on her dresser.
Those hadn’t been there earlier. Another gift, except this one reminded her of the rellicaps she used to pick for her mother.
Damn, him, Alli cursed before closing her eyes. Why did he bother giving her gifts if he thought so little of her?
