FIRST QUARTER

Chapter Forty-Nine: Confirmation

“I don’t have all the time in the world to wait for you, Mallory,” Oddny said impatiently. “If you could please tell me what you want and get over it. I need to work, to earn, to live.”

“… Sorry for bringing trouble to you like that,” Mallory kept her hands on her back, not wanting to agitate the younger one if she accidentally touched her. “I wanted to see if you’re fine.”

She gave her a look of ridicule. Oddny doesn’t believe her. She scoffed and pulled her lips into a fake grin. Spreading her arms wide, Oddny said. “Look, I’m fine and well!...