—Mabel—
“You’ll come back Saturday, right?”
The question pierced straight through me. Guilt twisted in my chest.
Alec stepped back to her, brushing a strand of hair from her forehead.
“Yes, I’ll be back on Saturday.”
Eloise gave a dreamy smile and closed her eyes again.
Alec stood there for a moment, watching his children sleep, before turning toward the doorway.
I followed him to the driveway. The night air was cool, the silence between us heavier than it had ever been.
He stopped in front of his convoy.
“I’ll see you Saturday.”
I nodded. “Saturday.”
For a moment, I hoped he'd kiss me. His gaze even dipped to my lips, but he didn't.
He got into his car, and the head of his security shut the door. His convoy circled the water fountain and drove out of my estate.
I remained the
