Brenna
“You are welcome here as long as you want.” Mrs. Carter said, her blue eyes smiled at me with warmth.
I smiled back at her as she stood in front of me and said, “Well… I had one pressing question that I want to ask.”
Maddox stepped closer and my gaze flickered to him as I saw trepidation cross his face. Why did he look concern all of a sudden?
“See… of course, we don't mind you staying with us but..” I held my breath as she paused, maybe she's going to finally take back the welcome she had just offered a moment ago. Disappointment washed over me thinking she was going to ask me to leave. I swallowed the pang of sadness as she said, “We don't want anything..” She waved her hand, “You know..”
“Ma…” Maddox interrupted, but she didn't even look at him.
“His father would definitely
