Chapter 59

"Thank you," Joshua said, suddenly.

At first, he felt really provoked by Clarice's remark, which he didn't like. He didn't like it at all when someone commented on him, which had always been the case. But this time, and perhaps he would apply it in the future as well, he wanted to be able to control the fire within him.

Clarice found it strange to hear him speak of thanking her. "For what?" she asked.

"You want to reveal how I am to you. I mean, the way I talk to you."

Clarice didn't think much of Joshua's temperament. Even though at first it bothered her to hear it, she had become accustomed to it. But what was really strange and also big for Clarice was when Joshua said thank you to her.

"If you want me to tell you all about your attitude towards me all this time, I'll tell you, Joshua."

Joshua didn't answer. Maybe for tonight, he didn't want to hear anything just yet because he wasn't ready. He might be okay tonight, but he couldn't promise that in the future, even if he tried to