Chapter 82: consequences

Chapter 82: consequences

As I followed the butler down the long hallway toward Jeffrey’s study, my heart wouldn’t slow down. Each step felt heavier than the last, like I was walking into judgment. The polished floor reflected the lights above, too clean, too quiet. It reminded me of those walks back in school being called out of class, knowing you were in trouble, knowing there was no escape once you reached that door.

My instincts were screaming at me to turn around.

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