Taste of your own medicine

After saying those words, Alexandra pushed him away and took a white towel from her pocket and wiped her hands. Although she had said it to insult him Halton didn't seem offended.

 He was more than willing to her dog if that's the last thing he can do to attain her forgiveness.

"I am willing to be your dog."

Alexandra stopped wiping her hands and looked him in the eye. He had said this with an open heart and mind.

 Alexandra didn't say anything for a moment, she diverted her gaze from him and looked at the blue sky.

"Don't be ridiculous Halton, you are not even worthy to be my dog." Halton clenched his fists. Her words were the bitter truth that he was running away from.

 He had devoted half of his life to the Old Benjamin. After his death, Halton was no better than an abandoned dog. He was afraid that if Alexandra didn't accept him he might rot in grief and remorse.

"I know what you are feeling right no