Meeting Summer Thorne's gaze, Timothy York paused for just a moment before answering, "You're the one who told me."
Summer Thorne's mind was a mess, but she was fairly certain she had never mentioned that nickname to him. "When did I tell you?" she couldn't help but ask.
"Think about it yourself," Timothy York said.
Summer Thorne actually did try to think.
But as soon as her thoughts began to wander, she inevitably recalled all the chaotic things that had happened, making it impossible to focus.
Timothy York seemed to sense something was wrong and reached out to pull her into his arms again.
Feeling the warmth of his embrace, Summer Thorne closed her eyes slightly and leaned against him quietly.
At this moment, she was grateful.
Grateful that after she had told him everything, he didn't press for details or investigate further.
He just held her like this and told her, "Don't be afraid."
It was just an ordinary phrase of comfort.
