She sustained his gaze

"There's no way I can be intimidated by this toddler." Sarah though. She did not escape from Patrick's stares, as It would have been a sign of submission. Instead, she stayed still with her chest proudly in the same position and smiled to Patrick. After another not requested stare at her chest, she picked the pendant of her necklace from her chest in her hand, and interrupted Jessica's chatting:<<Patrick, do you like my pendant? I see that you are looking at it often, what do you think about It?>> Patrick gulped. He didn't want to be called out in front of his mother, who was now looking at him puzzles. <<Uhm yeah, in fact I like your pendant very much miss Heller...>><<Yes I like it too. In fact, Jack made it as a gift for our anniversary. Don't you think it Is beautiful, Patrick?>> Patrick was being grilled by Sarah's questions under the disappointed looks of his mother:<<I think it was a great gift. Good catch, mister Heller. I like it very much.>><<I know you like it>> chuckled Sarah <<you can't stop to look at it!>> After saying that, Sarah let the pendant drop in her chest again. After some awkward minute of silence, Sarah had Jessica resume her chatting. The sunday was uneventful until the evening. Patrick was too ashamed to look at Sarah again. Sarah had a great time talking and laughing, and asked her neighbours to visit often. Jessica and Patrick accepted to visit as Sarah pleased, and made good friends with Jack and Joe.