Chapter 124. Collecting Clues

I didn’t want to believe it but somehow, I have survived this long under this contract. Without the need to look at the calendar, I knew that I only had 7 days left. In other words, there’s only one week left including today until the contract expires and I regain my freedom. Whatever that means…

The penthouse was dead silent and I wondered if Hayden was still in. Actually, I knew deep down that he was no longer here. My chest felt tight, and I guess it was disappointment or some feelings that were very similar that I was feeling. Although, I didn’t know how to face him or how I should act around him, I guess some parts of me still wanted to see Hayden after all.

I left my bedroom after showering and getting dressed. It wasn’t like I had a choice. If he wasn’t here, then he just wasn’t here. Auntie’s sad smile as she greeted me was enough confirmation that Hayden had left earlier this morning. No, maybe he even left last night after I had returned to my room. I had complet