I was convinced my actions that night had pissed Henry off, and I braced myself for him to come after me, threatening or punishing me.
But nothing came of it.
After that night, he was nowhere to be seen.
He never showed his face, and I was left alone.
Little by little, I started to breathe easier. Maybe… he wasn't the monster I'd made him out to be.
But then again, who could tell?
Before I knew it, the day of the financial gala had come. The entire manor buzzed with activity, preparing for the event, and I was told early in the morning that I could take the day off.
It was a welcome break.
This meant I could skip the gala altogether, avoiding Marcus and his drama.
And I wouldn't have to worry about Henry either. I could use this time to spend with Angela and cram for my exams. Aft
