Chapter 128: Incised (6)
Herschel’s hesitant expression made it clear he was embarrassed even to speak about ‘that matter.’
As expected, Herschel opened his mouth.
“Did Liam, that boy, confess his feelings to you, Miss Jane?”
The way he phrased it, it was as if he doubted it ever happened.
I wanted to laugh. There was no need to treat Liam as a rogue who toyed with women without confessing his feelings. I wasn’t sure what had happened to Liam’s image.
What to do? Liam always complained that I should trust him more than any leader, but it seems neither the leaders nor I really do. Well, that’s on Liam, but Herschel…
What life has Liam Moore led? Reflect on that.
My slight smile finally softened Herschel’s expression.
“There’s the Miss Jane I know.”