Chapter 176. Home Is Calling

"Your scars are beautiful. They all have stories." William said almost gently. It surprised her. He hadn't ever said something like that to her, it almost sounded alien and she eyed him suspiciously.

William released her and fell back against the bed. His eyes went up the the ceiling and stayed there. Perhaps he already regretted what he said. She didn't blame him in the slightest.

"Do you think they trust you now?" Doris asked.

"I do. They don't look as if they want me to die every time I enter a room."

"That must be a first for you." Doris said as she slipped out of bed. She glanced back just in time to see a ghost of a smirk on his lips. It was gone before she could capture it forever in her mind.

"I know you don't owe me anything, but I would appreciate if you were honest with me." Doris quickly turned away from him and searched through her drawers. She heard the bed creak behind her.

"I see it as trust. I wish you had just trusted me."