Shattered Trust

“You need to understand. Gideon, despite his age, has little experience with women. You're the first woman he's ever been so taken with. I hope you can forgive him and his irrational behavior.”

Cora stood up and replied calmly, “Old Mr. Lockwood, it's getting late. I have to go.”

She politely bade her farewell.

Gideon had been waiting outside the living room the entire time. When he noticed Cora c