“Are you leaving with Alonzo?”
I stopped walking when I heard that question behind me. My grip on my shoulder bag tightened. This is exactly what I was worried about—someone saw us talking earlier!
I wanted Alonzo and me to leave the house quietly. I didn't want anyone to know we were leaving together. Who knows what Mama, Amelia, or Ruby might say if they found out Alonzo was coming with me?
I slowly turned to look at him, showing no expression on my face. I stared at him blankly.
He was wearing cream-colored shorts and a red t-shirt, casual clothes. I didn’t know why he was dressed like that when his parents were coming to the mansion, almost like they were making a formal visit.
“Why are you asking?” I asked coldly.
He shrugged. “I accidentally heared what you were talking about e
