"Gabe." Arabelle opened the door and immediately felt a wave of disappointment wash over her. She could have kicked herself for it. What had she been expecting? That Rafe would come to see if she was okay? That he would show up? To help her, console her perhaps? The thought was laughable now. Why would he come to her when he was so clearly ashamed of her? Ha! She almost snorted at her own foolishness.
Arabelle. If I weren't genuinely worried about you, I'd probably feel a little insulted by how disappointed you are to see me standing here instead of someone else."
It was a statement that Gabe would make. To tease her and get a smile out of her. But suddenly she felt overwhelmed.
