Chapter 31: Lingering Shadows and Rising Suspicions
(Eliza's POV)
I stood frozen at Elder Blackwood's suggestion that I was worried about Garrett. The idea was ridiculous. I wanted to explain I didn't care about him at all.
Before I could speak, Garrett simply said, "Let's go." He turned toward the door without waiting.
Elder Blackwood smiled. "Get some rest, Little Eliza. Don't overexert yourself."
I wanted to refuse but Garrett had already left. With a sigh, I followed his retreating form.
(Garrett's POV)
The Blackwood SUV drove quietly through the compound. Eliza sat beside me, staring out the window. The coldness from her was impossible to ignore.
I pressed my lips into a thin line. Her anger wasn't just about the auction house. Something else bothered her—likely our ea
