Chapter 10

The way the old man confronted Kane worried him. His obvious rage was visible in his eyes. He couldn't say it out loud, but it appeared that he was bothered.

Except for me, everyone in the room was eating and enjoying dinner. I was unable to even taste the delectable food that was being served to me. I was unable to stop thinking about all Kane had said earlier about me. To make matters worse, I became angrier as a result of what the old man said and the obvious hostility he had for me in his speech. I was so preoccupied with my own thoughts as I sat there that I struck the ceramic plate holding my food with the silverware in my hand, making a noise in the process.

Thomas gave me a push while slanting his elbow to the side. He just did that to alert me to what I was doing because he could see I was only physically present and absent-minded. I was startled by Thomas' touch, but I quickly realised where I was and bounded out of my thoughts. I turned my head first to look in Steven's