Chapter: 1391

Simon cocked his head. "So, what then? You've actually got a thing for Effie?"

Moses kept his eyes on the running water, pausing before he finally muttered, "She's different."

"What's different about her?" Simon pressed.

Moses didn't answer. Explaining it out loud felt impossible, so he shut down instead.

Simon smirked, filling in the silence. "Don't tell me it's just because she's the prettiest of the lot? Makes sense. When girls chase you, you feel like you're sitting on a throne. Pick the best and call her queen, right?"