Chapter 32

Latisha lowered her gaze. Was he really that clueless?

No. He was just selfish.

She turned and ran back into the house, locking herself in her room.

Clifford stood outside for a while, waiting until the last ember of the fire had died out before he finally went inside.

Latisha was huddled on the floor, hugging her knees, her eyes empty as she stared out the window. She watched as the sky darkened and the world was plunged into blackness once more.

Later that evening, Clifford came into the room. He walked over to the corner and knelt in front of her.

"Are you hungry?"