Chapter 9

Eternity’s POV

It’s late at night, and I’m missing Aaron utterly. I’m not sure why, God, but I’m missing him so much.

I feel sorry for him after today’s incident.

I hear a car’s echoes. Aaron enters the home a few minutes later. Over the couch, I’m drumming my fingers.

During this, he removes his tie and unbuttons his shirt. He gives me a sidelong glance.

I instantly avert my gaze. My cheeks begin to flush. I take a few steps back and look around, but I can’t seem to keep my gaze on him.

He walks up the stairs and into his room.

I reach for the dining room and turn to see him approaching. At the table, he sits in a head chair.

After that, Amy and the other maids arrive and begin serving our meal.

We’re both silent; he doesn’t say anything to me. But I want to talk to him and ask him how his day was, but I know he won’t want to talk to me.

I press my lips together, embarrassed to be around him.

He stands to go after di