"Only the money he won for having his hair white for a month. I won't tell anyone where you are. I... would have done it for free. I would have done it for myself, even without him asking." He turned and leaned against the wall, practically sitting on it.
"I never want an explanation. That shit is plain as day. I know why you ran, I know who you ran from. What did I tell you about him, babygirl? He's poison." He offered her a lollipop and looked down. "Still... It's good to see you're doing well. I'll keep an eye on you, if only to keep your father informed. But mostly, I want to make sure the only normal girl on earth who's cared about me won't get hurt."