Chapter 9
Hailey's POV
I thought Connor had already forgiven me, as he didn't mention what happened this morning again the entire day.
Now that he was kicking me out, I realized I was being too naïve.
But I never meant to hurt him. It was just my gut.
Iris let out a whimper in my mind, seeming disheartened.
"It was all my fault," she murmured.
"No," I immediately reassured her. "It's great to stay alert. It's what saved us from those boars, remember?"
She just replied with a grumble.
I tried to cheer her up, saying how living here wasn't free. There were too many rules, and we both needed some breathing room.
"Iris, I know it's tough, but we gotta stay strong," I concluded.
She signed, "Hailey. I get it, but it sucks seeing Connor treat you like that."
"He doesn't get us, and p
