Chapter 14-A Reminder

Fred’s POV

All of the turmoil from the press and public opinion, not to mention the pressure from Grandfather, was starting to weigh heavily on my shoulders.

I had never been an anxious guy, but I felt myself falling further into a dark pit these days. This incident had a significant impact on my family, not only me.

The driver dropped Nancy off at her parent’s house; it was the best option for now.

Grandfather’s words echoed through me again: I wouldn’t mind letting Nancy disappear from your life again.

The last thing I wanted (and needed) was more trouble involving Nancy, so keeping her away from the scene was the only way forward.

“You promise me this isn’t the end, Fred? You’re not going to leave me, darling?” Nancy asked me just before getting into the car, her face filled with sorrow.

“Of course not, my dear, I just need a little bit of time to sort things out. Emily and I lived together for three years, you know that. I won’t let her suffer public criticism because of me…