Chapter 72. He Thinks I Cheated

I hurried to the hall, catching a glimpse of Nicholas running up the stairs. “Nicholas!” I called out.

It was as if he didn’t even hear me. As much relief as I’d felt a few moments before, at the sight of him, I felt only despair as he disappeared again. He didn’t even acknowledge me.

What was wrong with him?

I started up the stairs, cringing at the sound of another door slamming. Tears started falling from my eyes again and I felt silly looking down at my pretty dress and high heels.

I hesitated outside the door to his office, not sure exactly what I was going to find on the other side. I knocked a few times, but he didn’t answer. I took a deep breath before turning the knob and pushing the door open.

He was there, sitting in his chair behind his desk, but he faced the window. I knew he was aware I had walked in, but he didn’t turn his head, didn’t acknowledge me whatsoever.

It hurt. It hurt so much that I paused and tried to gather some strength