Chapter 73

Two hours passed by. Onward while Chadwick and Adira waited for the water to decrease, no sound broke the stillness, except the occasional moving of their bodies, the dripping of the water inside the cave, the gushing of the river flowing towards the ocean, the waves, and the wind. They kept quiet with one shaking nerve that couldn't bear. After their conversation before, Adira suddenly fell into quietness and avoided his gaze for a long time. For hours, Chadwick has been thinking what part of his words offended him. Is it because he brought up a topic that he should not? Or he should not indirectly talk about her father? Maybe, it is because he said that he will feel better if Adira opens her heart more? Chadwick checked over his shoulder then glanced around the dim cave. He felt an insect bite his leg and he slap his leg. Pak! Adira glanced at him. He looked back at her. Then they both avoided each other's gazes. Next, Chadwick rubbed his own nape as he cleared his th