Positivity is Half a Victory

Anya convinced herself to manage for a few days and ignore Alvin's behavior. So she focused on solving the mess while he didn't leave her wrist. She tried to pull away but it was making him hold her tighter so she relaxed and spoke.

"I am sorry." She apologized for doubting his efforts to keep her safe. He might be an ill-mannered man, she wasn't.

Alvin's thought process and attention paused for a second hearing her. Her apology worked wonders on the man. Alvin melted for her apology and became cool-headed. He again started worrying about her food and cold.

Anya didn't give him a chance to speak. She asked to dig into the details, "You and president Collins are against Harper Johnsons. Then why are you two stalling the information from releasing to the media?"