“It's all that woman's fault!” Camila sneers and I frown deeply, my gaze narrowing dryly. I should've expected it'd be her.
Luke sighs “If anyone's to be blamed, it's Kendrick.” I find myself nodding instinctively at his words. It is indeed Kendrick's fault. My denial is short-lived as his next words catch me off guard. “Regardless, Elodie should've kept her word.”
The entire weight of the failed evening falls upon my shoulders once again. The guilt presses down even more as he adds “Now I doubt I'll be able to face Mr. and Mrs. Hawkins again, They might just cut us off for good this time”
Sadness clouds me. It was an important day for them but I ruined it. The maid was right; even if I was invited to have dinner with the rest of the family, I would've been too ashamed to step out.
