Chapter 26: The liar

Lydia couldn't tell how she found sleep, but she did. It was a few minutes before midnight when she finally found sleep. She didn't leave her room, though; she didn't dare to after the stunt she pulled, and no one came by. The guests at home had all taken their leave from the house, leaving her alone with Jayden White and his siblings. Her heart never beat steady from 8 p.m. when the last guests, Max and Nina, left until she finally fell asleep hours later because she feared Jayden would come into her room and choke the life out of her.

None of that happened, and she was away to witness another day. She had had time to think of all her poor choices yesterday; she should never have aggravated him. She should have played her part like she consented to do. That would have given her a bit of protection, and now she was exposed. Not only did she try to run away, but she also acted contrary to her stipulated duties. She messed up big time.

The door clicked from outside, and Lydia ran up fro