Gina did not need a carriage and so she walked to Ansley's ranch. On her way, men of different calibres called out to her. Most of them wanted a word with the daughter of the noble Edmund but her countenance was not at all inviting.
Gina continued to wish death upon Ansley because that was the only way she could escape his touch. When she was only a few houses away from Ansley's ranch, heavy rain began to pour down.
She could not continue her journey and she could not turn back. So, she knocked on the door closest to her in hopes to find shelter until the rain passed.
'Dear child, the rain is heavy this noon, whatever are you doing outside? You must come in.' The plump lady who opened the door said to Gina.
'I am most grateful for your kindness.' Gina entered the house.
