บท 127: Returning to Z Town

The image of a woman leaning back on her seat with her eyes closed appeared as Neil glanced at the rear mirror. The little girl leaned in her embrace and she too seemingly in a deep sleep.

His gaze softened as he looked at the scene. However, his expression changed again as he recalled their conversation a few days ago.

Neil Mo had brought up the matter about extending their contract. He wanted Edith to stay around and Hazel had agreed with his decision. Neil had thought that if he had brought up Hazel's trauma after the incident, Edith was going to agree right away.

Moreover, Neil had thought that since she liked him, the silly woman would not hesitate to agree. 

To be around someone you like was a great thing. Why would anyone reject that?

But the answer he got from her that night was not what he had expected. Instead of agreeing, Edith had told him that she was going to think about his proposal first.