CHAPTER 50

AUDREY'S POV

As I stepped out of the hall, I could feel several pairs of eyes on me. This was the first time I was out in public since my return, and I was already regretting it. I didn't know if I should increase my steps, or just walk back inside the hall and wait until the entire place was free of people. I decided that the former was the best decision, and increased my steps. It almost felt like I was running, and I didn't realize I was, until I began to hear mockful chuckles behind me. Slowly, the chuckles became more audible, and I could feel hot tears cloud my eyes. I bent my head in embarrassment, and ran off.

The moment I got to the house, I uran past my uncle and made my way to my room.

"Audrey!" I heard him call, but I didn't have it in me to say a word in response. Though I was worried that he might assume I wasn't happy about Denver's new appointment, but I made a note in my head to meet him and explain later.

I laid in a way that my head faced the pillow, and