you could lead me there.” She didn’t know why she’d issued the invitation, but the thought of leaving him alone in this huge house didn’t sit well with her.
“No.”
She was taken aback by his brisk refusal. “No? It will be dark by the time I get back. I was hoping there would be less of a chance getting lost on the island if you come with me.”
“You can wait until morning to go. There’s enough food here for the night.”
“I just thought you could show me around a little.”
“It’s not my job to show you around,” he said coldly. “I’m paying you for a service and that’s it. You have three choices. Take your chances alone in town tonight. Go in the morning. Or make a list of things you need and I’ll have them delivered. I’m not going into town.”
“Okay. I’m sorry. I’ll go in the morning.”
He nodded. “If you’re hungry, the frozen pizza isn’t bad.” He walked away then, leaving Virginia a little bit heartsore and a hell of a lot confused.
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