Chapter 50

The night air was cool when Peter stepped outside. Hegre sat on the porch steps. He did not look back when Peter stepped outside.

“Hey Hegre. What’s wrong?” Peter asked as he sat down beside Hegre.

Hegre did not reply.

“You can talk to me. I’m here to help you and your sister.”

“Really?” Hegre asked.

“Yeah. Really. You don’t think I came here for any other reason? You guys saved me remember? I am grateful for that and I would like to repay your kindness.”

“How is taking my sister repaying kindness?” Hegre asked not looking at Peter.

‘Wait a minute Hegre. There’s nothing going on between me and your sister.”

“Do you expect me to believe that?” Hegre asked anger in his voice suddenly evident. “I see how she looks at you. I see what’s going on. How she’s always taking your hand, touching your arm. I see how