Ruth back to her room, not daring to look back at the blue-eyed monster to see a small, satisfying smile on his lips and the smirking man who ruined their moment-Lester. She ran, taking her heart in her hands to protect it from the things the blue-eyed monster made her feel.
She closed the door behind her and rested her back on it. Her heart was running faster than a horse. Her face was flustered with a red tint. Her mind was haywire, and her face... it could not erase the goofy smile on it.
She glanced towards sleeping Mrs Payne and sighed in relief. Now she did not need to answer her questions. The burning sensation on her cheek was still fresh like an open wound. As if Edwin had uncovered the payer of her skin to keep it open and inviting to his touch.
Ruth put her palms on her cheeks to feel them hot under her skin.
Did he just... kissed her on the cheek?