Chapter Sixty-five

**GWEN**

The next morning, I woke up very early and went to bathe and prepare, not waiting for Kora to wake me as she does every other day. I wanted to hurry to Abby to inform her of the lie of yesterday-that is if Williams hasn't told her yet.

I arrived in front of her room, knocked, and waited. There were unhurried footfalls against the granite floor before the keys of the door rattled and it flung open to her sleepy self, moping at me. “Gwen?” Her eyes fully opened. “What are you doing here so early?”

I smiled. “May I come in?” When she hesitated, i looked side to side of the hall in agitation. “I have something urgent to tell you before we leave for the games”

“Sorry, come in,” she said, stepping aside for me to come in. “I'm so sorry for letting you stand out there. I was still surprised to see you.” She pointed me to the seat to sit down. “Hope there is no problem?”

“Not one we can't fix, Abby.” I entwined and de-tangled my fingers nervously. “So, yesterday, I kind of eavesdr