Chapter 143
"Alphonso, you need to keep your mind focused," Amber advised, her tone firm and agitated. She could not help it. Her eyes flashed with irritation, her fingers tapping impatiently on the table.
He nodded, trying once more but failing again. "I'm trying, Amber. It's just not working," he admitted, frustration seeping into his voice as well. He clenched his fists, his knuckles turning white. It was not easy for him either.
She sighed, "Maybe we should move on to the next step and come back to this later?" Her shoulders slumped slightly, a weary look crossing her face.
She had said this before too…
"No," he said sharply, shaking his head. "I need to get this right." His voice was resolute, his eyes narrowing in determination, he had no plans to follow her as is and leave this crucial step behind.