Chapter 38: Making friends.

The month of December passed quickly for Anabella without any problems from either Charles, or Thomas, although their constant stares all but informed her that they were not done with her. She kept her distance, and accepted no invitation from the group in general.

The constant snickering when she entered a room couldn’t be avoided. The glances from fellow swimmers―which showed disgust or simply curiosity―were ones she didn’t return. The way the men looked at her, though, was something else entirely. Some went as far as to ask her out; she didn’t respond.