Chapter 35: Emily

I keep pacing as butterflies churn in my stomach. I wait for Damian to re-enter the house.

I have no idea why he needed to see Robert alone, but it concerns me. Maybe he’s going to ask him to keep a closer eye on me. There’s no need for that.

Robert takes great care of me. I’d be lost without him in my life. I know he’s under Anne’s iron rule just as much as I am, but he helps me out whenever possible.

Minutes pass and Damian still doesn’t return. Pulling my phone out of my bag, I check the time. What’s taking them so long? Anne is going to be pissed off if we don’t leave soon.

Like really pissed, and I don’t like her being pissed.

My head snaps up the moment the front door opens. The solemn look on Damian’s face does nothing to ease my mind. My heart starts to beat out of my chest as he approaches me.

“What is going on?” I ask my eyes searching his.

“You’re staying here” he say putting his hands in his pocket.

“What?” I ask?Has he requested me for another night?

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