Chapter 11

"Mr. Norwood asked me to show you around campus." Caleb intended to take the sketchboard from Lena's hands, but she instinctively pulled away. "I really don't want to trouble you. If you've got other things to do, please go ahead. I'm fine on my own." Lena politely declined. Caleb could sense her resistance, but he still took the sketchboard from her. "I've just wrapped up the experiment. The next phase hasn't started yet, so I've got time to take you around the campus." Lena saw his eagerness and assumed he was just doing a favor at her father's request. "I won't say anything to my dad. You really don't have to stay with me if you've got other plans." Caleb stopped in his tracks and looked at her. "Why do you think I'm only doing this because of your dad?" Lena didn't quite understand what he meant, so she simply quietly followed him. Caleb patiently showed her around the spots oil painting students frequented, and when she looked tired, he brought her to rest at a quiet cafe or