Chapter 163

In the end, she let go.

She slowly turned, leaning against the door.

She would rather wait, as if time would make the truth hurt less.

The pain would grow less sharp.

She hadn't slept all night. Despite her heavy head and the throbbing ache in her temples, she wasn't tired. She was too tense for that.

James saw that she was as pale as a sheet and that her eyes were bloodshot. In a low voice, he said, "Do you want to sleep in the room next door?"

Holly shook her head lightly. "There's no need."

"Should I wake him up?"

Holly glanced at her watch. It was already past 6:00 am. In another hour or more, Bryce would walk out.

If Samantha were in the room too, she would be following him out.

She'd rather see them clothed, anyway.

"No," she said resolutely.

James dared not disobey her.

This was a trying time. He couldn't message Bryce to let him know they were there.

Bryce wasn't someone he could go against. On the other hand, despite Holly's gentle demeanor, she had a lot of pers