Chapter 33

"What's wrong with her?"

"I'm not sure." Charley jolted her, and the shock caused her to take a deep breath. The solution is shown. What's the matter?

She crooned, "Dodge knows."

The sibling glance was met with laughter from Dodge. For the last night, Jessey, I've known. You forgot your... whatever it is... in my attic.

Nothing had been spoken between the two of them for what seemed like an eternity. Even worse, Charley lied to her face about it. She struggled free of Charley's hold and slapped him. Exactly what is wrong with you? What were you thinking?

Why else would you behave this way?"

Dodge grinned and shrugged. "It's not that big of an issue, honestly."

It seemed as though the crown of her skull had suddenly burst. She gave her employer the evil eye. It's not that significant, right?

Eventually, his smile faded. To what extent does it matter? Surely you won't give up now, right?