Chapter 37: Her Fear

Avery's smile faded the moment she realized everything. Her heart that was fluttering turned into fear. It felt as if everything was crumbling down and all her pillars were breaking. Realizing that she was in-love made her weak and ashamed of herself.

Avery immediately looked away, surprising Carson. All throughout their time at the orphanage, she kept her distance from him. Carson noticed this but he chose not to say anything to prevent issues with the press as well as the children.

After the small event, Carson and Avery head home. The ride was quiet as neither decided to speak. Avery was busy looking by the window, thinking of a way to solve her problem. On the other hand, Carson was thinking of what he did wrong to make her upset.

"Avery?"

"Hm?"

"Did I do something?"

She paused. Her expression softened. She turned to him and smiled, "Nothing. Just tired."

But she knew she wasn't dumb. She just wished he'd let it go and she was glad that he did. When they arrived at her ap