Marietta
I paced back and forth, waiting for him to come back. It was already night. I checked the time occasionally without it, till I got tired of standing. I slumped on the couch, my energy spent off.
The instant my butt touched the couch, the door creaked open.
I popped back to my feet, hurrying towards the hallways.
“Mr. Galen, you are back,” I said without a breath.
“Marie?” It was Edward's voice. I blinked, surprised.
"Sorry, I mistook you for him. Where is he, by the way?”
“He is coming up; he delayed a bit on his phone. I came to drop this, and he gestured to the briefcase in his hand.
“He hasn't stayed this long before,” I said, helping him with the iPad.
“He had a meeting with the university board.”
I furrowed my brows. “What university board?” I was confused.
“The u
