Chapter 78

Scott caught Cecily's words and saw the genuine worry written on her face. But he turned his head away, ignoring her. Caleb, standing nearby, immediately frowned. "Scott! Cecily's worried about you. What's with the attitude?" "Why do you care about my attitude?" Scott snapped back at Caleb. He had always considered Cecily a sister, but the incident in the classroom building had left him feeling raw. Even though he understood the instinct to flee danger, being abandoned by someone he trusted didn't sit right with him. Noticing Scott's demeanor, Cecily lowered her gaze slightly and said, "Scottie, today was my fault. If I hadn't insisted you come with me, you wouldn't have been caught up in this mess. I want to apologize." Her sincere words and slightly pale complexion tugged at Caleb's heartstrings. "Cecily, you don't have to apologize! The one who should be sorry is that jerk," he said, shooting a pointed look at Scott. "Caleb, don't speak ill of Scottie like that," Cecily inter