I tossed the last blouse into my suitcase and zipped it shut with more force than necessary. The hotel room was too quiet and I was frankly tired of it already.
Staying there was never meant to be long term. I had come there to hide, but and now, it felt like a cage. I needed to get back home, regroup and disappear for a while like Blackwell said. I should be out of this hotel before noon.
My phone buzzed again on the dresser— probably Susan trying to reason with me again. I didn’t even glance at it. I had no intention of going back to the office anytime soon.
She would have to wait.
I crossed to the mirror, ran a brush through my hair and exhaled deeply trying to calm down. Or at least, pretend I was calm. I hated feeling like I was letting everyone down.
“What to do?” I sighed.
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