Loretta Jane, if you'd like to come back in, Henry said you could. All you gotta do is apologize.Loretta glanced toward the rise again. Hunter would come. Thank you, Aunt Rachel, but no. I've made my choice. Besides, he'd only say more things about Hunter, and I'd be out here again before I knew it.
In this passage, Loretta Jane is given an opportunity to return inside by Henry, contingent on her offering an apology. She contemplates the prospect but ultimately declines, showing her resolve and decision-making capacity.
Loretta's thoughts indicate a reluctance to engage in further discussions about Hunter, suggesting a complicated relationship. Her choice to remain outside symbolizes her commitment to her own choices, despite the potential comfort of returning indoors.
