His heart was thrown into chaos from just the slightest provocation by the person in front of him.
"What if I say I would?" He answered subconsciously, not even realizing what he had just said.
Only after the words left his mouth did he snap back to reality, but it was too late to take them back. They weren't earth-shattering, but he couldn't recollect them either.
He met the girl's eyes filled with teasing laughter and remained silent for a long time without a reply. It was as if he realized something.
A quiet sigh escaped him, yet his face softened into a more gentle smile. "I'm sorry, I misspoke earlier."
Hannah shook her head, "Mr. Qualls, you always seem to be saying one thing and meaning another. Has anyone ever told you that you're insincere?"
Jackie Qualls remained silent, lips pressed tightly together.