#Chapter 65: The apology gift

Nan’s POV He stares at me kindly. It destroys the last vestiges of my anger. A serenity has overtaken me. I smile sheepishly. His eyes visibly soften. It’s a bit difficult at that precise moment to understand how I held onto my anger for so long. Perhaps I would not have reacted so outlandishly had I not been under so much emotional turmoil. “Lionel, I’m sorry-” I begin to apologize. “Nan-I just wanted to-” He speaks at the same time. We both stop. I can’t help the goofy edge to my smile. “Lionel, I just wanted to apologize. It was childish of me to not hear you out.” “I... appreciate that. Thank you.” He accepts. “I don’t know why I was so upset this time. I think I maybe have just been so stressed.” I add. “My temper probably contributed to it.” Lionel remarks playfully. I chuckle. Unwinding for the first time in days. But Lionel is not done. “I apologize for my reaction. I should have just talked to you about it instead of trying to ignore it.” He says