Ashes and Accusations

Silence ensued.

Valerie furrowed her brows in frustration, and she was no longer interested in talking to him.

Silas grabbed her wrist and uttered in a deep voice, "If you're still angry at me for what happened at the clothing factory, I can pay you back all the money. If I do that, will you hate me less?"

Valerie pulled her hand away from his grip and glared at him. "You can pay me back the money