JAYDE'S POV“What are you going to do?” Laura asked, her eyes glimmering with fear.“I honestly have no idea,” I whispered back.“I can hear you, no matter how hard you try to whisper.” Howard called out. “Step out, or I will break this door down. You don't want that, do you?”I sighed in resignation and stood up, despite Laura's protests.“I'm coming out now,” I announced.“You don't have to go, Jayde. Please stay back,” Laura pleaded, her eyes misty.“Shh…” I chided, and placed a finger on her lips. “I won't be long. I will be back before you know it. Make sure you don't miss me.” I said, trying to make light of the situation, even though I was damn worried on why Noel had summoned me to his chambers.Laura nodded, and I walked out of the room. Howard's scowling face greeted me, but I ignored him and walked ahead.“Trying to act brave, huh?” He smirked, falling in step with me.I ignored him completely and kept walking like I knew my way to Noel's chambers.“Drop the act. I can smel
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