“Autumn, where are you?” I heard him repeat the question. I was sweating bullets under his scrutiny. His words were controlled, but I knew he was seconds away from doing something rash. I wondered if he would be right here, forcing me to resign before I even started.
“Chloe told me you disappeared when you two went shopping. Nobody has been able to reach you; your location was turned off as well,” he added.
His words made me realize he didn't actually know where I had been. I could use this to my advantage if I executed it properly.
“I went to the hospital,” I said, trying to make my voice sound as tired as possible to disguise my nerves. “I felt some cramps and decided to go check it out. I switched off my phone so I could rest for a bit,” I explained weakly. I caught the cab driver st
