Side by side they stood, shoulder to shoulder, Flossie Wright even leaning on Rowdy Brightwill's body. The posture was one of extreme intimacy.
And it seemed as if they were a united front, dealing with others.
Glenn Hutchinson's face immediately turned several shades darker.
His pace quickened slightly.
By then, both Flossie Wright and Rowdy Brightwill had seen Glenn Hutchinson and couldn't help but become a little more reserved in their demeanor.
But—
Vincent Field, with his back to the outside, seemed to have no realization of what was happening.
"The matter of going out to gather—"
Vincent Field continued to speak.
However, before he could finish, Flossie interrupted, "I'm not going."
Her rejection was once again clear and decisive.
Vincent Field's expression suddenly stiffened.
Yet, before he could continue speaking, a deep voice came from behind—
"Flossie Wright!"
Each word was pronounced slowly and clearly, authoritative without anger.
