From Scorn to Throne: William Anderson's Journey

She'll Give it Back

As Vera was lying in her room, Robert came in with some other friends. She was fine, just too weak to get up. The presence of friends was enough to encourage her.

It's just that, of the few who came, Vera did not find a familiar figure with her. Her eyes searched for a face that was not seen today. "You didn't come with William?" she asked.

Jordan, who was sitting by the window, sighed as he faced Vera. "Stop it, Vera. Why ask that one loser?" he said in a snide tone. He turned to Robert, who was sitting next to him. "Robert and I are much more useful to you here and at least Robert brought you vitamins and food suitable for your recovery."

Robert liked Jordan's comment.

Vera just snorted. "Where's Merida?" she asked again, trying to change the subject.

"I don't know either." Jordan shrugged his shoulders.

" t's a wonder you're not together." Robert looked a little confused. He knew Jordan and Merida were usually together. They were quite a couple these days.

Jordan shrugged, looking