Chapter 190

Blake’s POV

I noticed Laurel’s smile suddenly freeze on her face, but my mind was too preoccupied with Audrey’s whereabouts to think

much of it.

Laurel quickly collected herself, offering an awkward laugh. “Sinclair said it’s getting late,‘ she replied with a forced smile. *And as an outsider, she didn’t want to join our family dinner,” Laurel continued. “She mentioned wanting to meet her dear

Ethan for dinner instead…”

“Audrey said that?” I frowned.

“Yes…” Laurel nodded, looking down. “That’s what Sinclair said.”

“How did she leave? Did someone pick her up?”

Laurel hesitated. “Sinclair took off her shoes and left barefoot.”

“What?” I stood up sharply. “That’s crazy!”

These roads are dangerous at night. What was she thinking? The nearest bus stop is miles away, and taxis rarely come out here

unless called.

“Did she say where exactly she was going?”

was meeting Ethan. I figured she had a

jacket from the chair and

darling!” Laurel called, jumping up. “Where are you going?

paused at the doorway, glancing at the darkening sky. “A woman walking

already picking her up?

I didn’t respond, she pressed harder. “Nora’s almost done

voice. “Nora’s over fifty. She went through all this trouble. Wouldn’t it be

stay. Let’s have dinner, just

added. “If something were to happen to Sinclair,

those

remembered a news alert grandfather had forwarded me

Laurel’s grip. “I’ll try Nora’s cooking next time.

her mother an annoyed look before chasing

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Chapter 190

for Sinclair leaving alone…”

approached the door, a voice called from the

Are you leaving?” Nora appeared, wiping her

of roasted meat and herbs filled the air, making me realize I hadn’t eaten

probably hasn’t eaten

have something urgent to handle,” I told Nora. “Could you

Nora brightened. “Of course!”

the doorway. Inside, steaming dishes covered the counter

out a thermal container.

one person or two?” she

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