Henry was naturally disappointed and a bit fearful. Since his affair with Carrie, he had been indulging in sensual pleasures, unable to focus on anything else. However, his encounter with Diane just now made him realize the absurdity of his actions. The consequences of his illicit relationship with Carrie being exposed were unimaginable.
If their s****l relationship was discovered, how would the school handle it? Would he be expelled or forced to drop out? He couldn't bear to think about his mother's reaction if she found out.
Carrie's fate would be even worse than his. She would surely lose her job as a teacher, and how could her husband tolerate such a disgrace? He would definitely kick her out, leaving Carrie as a scandalous woman scorned by all.
The more Henry thought about it, the
