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Halsey had of course heard the drunk man s muttered insult Her eyes moved to Dwight who stood nearby
The cold light from the street lamps casta sharp contrast against Dwight s face making him look almost otherworldly Up close Halsey could see a touch of youth in his features he was mature for his age ye the seemed about the same age as her only a freshman He was so young yet his demeanor was anything but
His expression was impassive silent as ever
“Why-”
Before Halsey could say more Dwight released her his hand slipping from her shoulder You forgot your things he said his voice as cold as his gaze
He had gathered her gifts
No it s for your mother Halsey quickly corrected They ll help with her health I m really grateful for what you did forme
Dwight didn t respond Without a word he took the gifts and walked briskly ahead
Halsey followed quickly catching up to him
Astheyleft thedim,damp alley,Dwightledherintothebrightstreetoutside.Hehailedataxiandplacedhergiftsinthebackseat.Then,withoutlookingather,hesaid,”Gohome.Don’tcomebackhereagain.Andthankyouforthegifts.”
A sudden warmth bloomed in Halsey s chest She realized that beneath his icy exterior there was a heart that burned with an undeniable intensity
When he called her his girlfriend in front of the drunk man he was protecting her
When he had guided her out of the alley and sent her off in the cab he was still looking out for her
It was a quiet unspoken kind of protection from a boy for a girl
Didhenotfindherugly?
Gilbert never seemed concerned for her safety perhaps because he thought she was too ugly to get into trouble
Halseyclimbedinto thecabobediently.”Bye,Dwight.”
Dwight turned and walked away
She pressed her face against the window watching him as he disappeared around a corner His cold silhouette vanished into the shadowy alley out of sight
WhenHalseyreturnedtotheLincolnfamilyhome,Isabelhadpreparedafreshbatchofbraisedribsfor her.Halseylickedtheplateclean.
Isabel do you have more she asked
Isabel quickly replied My dear you ve had plenty You might get indigestion if you eat too much of that I ve made chicken soup you can have some of that later
Finally satisfied Halsey put her utensils down After seeing Dwight s braised ribs she had been starving Now her hunger was sated
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Just then her phone rang it was Cyril Cyril had been away on business for a few days out of Hove n dale
Halsey pressed the button to answer the call Hey Dad
Be be I heard that kid from the Greenwood family bullied you Don t worry I ll take care of it when I get back I ll make sure they come to apologize Cyril s voice was filled with concern He was always protective of her
Halsey wasn t upset at all Honestly there had been no love or affection between them
“Dad,Gilbertdoesn’thavefeelingsforme,sothere’snoneedtoforcehim.I’moverhimnow.I’vereturnedthefamily’sheirloombracelettohim.We’vecalledofftheengagement,andIhavenothingtodowithhimanymore.”Cyril didn’tsaywhetherhewaspleasedordispleasedwithHerdecision.”Bebe,I’llhandlethiswhenIreturn.”
Thefatheranddaughterended thecall.
Halseydecidednottoreturntothegirls’dormthatnight.Instead,shewentto herroomandindulgedinarelaxingmilkandrosepetalbath.
As she soaked she suddenly thought about Dwight again She had heard that his father passed away when he was in middle school His mother was blind and he had a little sister She wondered if he had taken on the burden of supporting the family that young
Compared to that what was a birthmark on her face
So many girls liked him but what was his type
Halsey recalled the way he had looked at Madeline his sister He obviously cared for her deeply
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