Chapter 663

Oriana asked, "So what happened after that?"

Gideon smiled faintly, his tone easy and unhurried.

"Homer happened to ride past and noticed him crouched there with a book still clutched in his hands, so he took pity on him and helped him out a little. He found the man a place to stay and even gave him enough money to get back on his feet."

Gideon glanced down at her as he continued. "After Holden pa