She was visibly angry.
Anyone could see that.
Flossie Wright and Becca Reyes shared a glance, a twinkle of amusement in their eyes.
It was funny. They had only said a few words. They hadn't hit her, hadn't insulted her. Their words were even nicer than what she usually said about them. This was all it took for her temper to explode?
"Humph!"
Stuart Weston was thrown off by her outburst, stepping forward as if ready to confront this irrational woman. But Calvin Ramos quickly placed a hand on his shoulder, indicating that he shouldn't act rashly.
However, just as he calmed down Stuart, Calvin moved forward a few steps.
"Here."
He handed a pack of unopened dry biscuits to Neal Thompson. After being mocked and losing her temper, the sudden act of kindness from Calvin Ramos had caught her off guard. She looked up at him with her dirty face, taking in his refined and gentle demeanor. Her heart fluttered for some reason, as if something soft within her had been touched.
