Avalynn gave a nod, but her gaze remained fixed on him as worry appeared on her face.
With a mixture of fear and annoyance, Avalynn watched as Jace turned to walk away. She felt the oppressive weight of deceit and remorse pressing down on her, almost dragging her down.
She felt trapped when her father needed surgery, even though she should have known better than to sacrifice everything for money. The effects of her treachery now hung over them like a heavy fog.
Her thoughts were racing, planning her next action.
Jace's thoughts would not be still as he made his way back to his study. He played again their exchange, her facial expressions, her almost too-calm demeanor.
Jace was back in his study, still uneasy. Avalynn wasn't telling him everything, he knew that. He had to know the real
