Chapter 20

- POV Karen Miller

Time passed and I felt better, the weakness in my body had gone. I was sitting on the sofa, staring at nothing in particular, the atmosphere was tense and strange. I didn't know what to say, Agatha was too quiet, and that made me even more worried.

I immediately wanted to go upstairs to take a shower, but Agatha wouldn't allow me to be alone and asked me to sit down and wait a little longer.

Arley was also silent, he had no idea that he was Anthony Bennet's new toy, and what a disappointment it would be when he found out. We no longer have romantic ties, but the friendship remained and the high regard, that's not what I wanted for myself.

"Karen, are you with someone?" Arley approached the sofa, which stood like a statue near the door.

"You'd better stay away, Arley," warned Agatha.

"Why so mysterious?" he asked confusedly.

"There's no mystery, Arley, you're just slow," Agatha