Maybe it was my words that provoked Gavin when I asked them out, or maybe he had prepared his words. He snapped at me in front of Jessa.
If it were normal times, I would probably make excuses and take the initiative to admit my mistake. After all, I knew that the consequence of not doing so was that he would stop talking to me for two or three days at least, or even a week.
Every time, it was me who had to bow my head to reconcile with him.
"Gavin, it's been almost half a month since the fire broke out. This should be our first meeting, right?"
My sudden retort caught Gavin off guard.
Not only did it catch him off guard, but it also caused the eavesdropping Jessa to panic.
I knew she was hiding there. Jessa was the most faulty and pretentious girl in the world, but she was not clever. She didn't even notice her shadow stretched out by the sunlight.
"You know it. Jessa lost her parents when she was young. She has been alone for so many years. The incident that day scared her, and her cat died in the fire. She can't handle all this alone. She needs someone to accompany her. I thought you were generous enough, and you wouldn't mind these things."
As expected of Gavin, even when defending himself, he blamed me.
If I went along with his words at this time, it would make me look petty. In the end, it would turn into me being unreasonable and driving them away. Besides misunderstanding them, I drove them away.
Similar things had happened more than once. I knew very well what kind of people they were.
"I know she's always timid. I didn't mean to blame you. Her health hasn't recovered yet, so you should take her back soon, or it could get worse."
"Scarlett, don't be like this. I know you're angry with me, but you need to understand me..."
"I understand you, and I'm not angry. You and her are innocent, I know. I'm just concerned about her health. I don't mean anything else."
What I said is true. Since he appeared, my emotions have been stable. They were no longer worth my anger. All I wanted now was for them to leave my home as soon as possible so I could regain my peace and immerse myself in the painting.