Chapter 19. To Flee or to Stay

Linda’s POV

I was heading further away from the room when I bumped into Laurel. “Oh, are you done?” She asked. There was a look in her eyes that I could not describe but I did not like it. 

“Yes, I’m sorry but I could not wait for you. I felt like I was suffocating.” 

“Oh, honey, it’s alright.” She flashed a smile but it seemed forced. I could see a bit of fear dancing in her eyes now. Her body language also showed that she was nervous. 

Something was not right. “Excuse me, but I have to leave,” I said as I hurried out. 

When I reached the lobby area, the receptionist tried to stop me. “Mrs. Kingston? Why are you leaving so early?”

I did not even reply to him, I rushed out of the building and could hear the sound of police sirens in the distance. They were getting louder every few seconds. I needed to get out of here. 

Someone had called the cops!

Rushing towards the parking lot, I saw the car. Cristal must hav