Chapter 255: A deal (3)
Beryl nudged Harper forward so she could start walking with Cassius.
It was good that Cassius chose to go for a walk, as this would allow the neighbours to see that Harper was doing well.
"Is there a garden?" Cassius asked.
"There is," Harper replied, leading the way toward it. "I want to apologise for my talk with your brother. You looked nervous when you saw us, and again, he was the one who bumped into me."
"Like I said, I didn’t think anything of it. Seeing you that day pushed me to come here so I could see you. I want to be able to walk with you and not worry about the town making you nervous," said Cassius.
"Then, I am happy that I was able to see you. Also, to see your brother. He is an interesting man, but you are the one who draws attention. It has been so long since I met a gentleman like you," Harper said, her chest feeling overwhelmed.
"Have you come across men who weren’t pleasant?" Cassius asked.
Harper nodded. "I did. It is quite normal here, but perhaps I struggled with them, only to be rewarded with your presence. You have shown me that good men still exist, and I thank you for it."
Cassius smiled.
"Tell me more about yourself. Your dreams, your hobbies, what you dislike or about your family. I want to know more about you," Harper said.