Earning the Blame

Even though Audrey had already stopped expecting anything from Gideon, a thin, aching sadness still drifted across her eyes.

"What if I say no?" she whispered.

Gideon's face darkened until it looked almost solid with anger. His voice came out tight. "Audrey, you are getting ridiculous. You are apologizing today. That's final."

The coldness in his tone shut down any room for argument.

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