Chapter 229: Colors Look Good On You

So now Alex was able to recognize when he had said something wrong right off the bat? Impressive. He had come a long way from when they first met and spouted insensitive things about death frequently. 

Claire exhaled heavily. "I know. Sorry. I'm not in the best mood right now but I shouldn't be taking it out on you."

"Don't worry about it," he insisted. "We'll be in Florida soon enough and we can do whatever you want for the rest of the day since we'll get there early enough. Whatever helps you relax." 

He truly was such a considerate person. He had been wasted as a hitman. If he had grown up normally, she was sure he would have been the kindest, most caring kid on the playground. It was his natural state barring the crazy indoctrination he had been through. 

"That sounds nice," Claire admitted. "Hitting the pool's hot tub sounds pretty good. I could use hot water and jets."