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?”

she was meeting Ethan. I figured she had a

from the

jumping up. “Where are

glancing at the darkening sky. “A woman walking alone at

if someone’s already picking her up? She must have a way

harder. “Nora’s almost done with dinner. She made

all this trouble. Wouldn’t it be rude to leave without even trying

stay. Let’s

minutes,” she added. “If something were to happen to Sinclair, what are the odds

those

the opposite effect/I felt my concern deepen as I remembered a news alert grandfather had

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

chasing after me. “Let me come with you. I

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for Sinclair leaving alone…”

door, a voice called from the

almost ready! Are you leaving?” Nora appeared,

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

hasn’t eaten

to handle,” I told Nora. “Could

Nora brightened. “Of course!”

hurried back to the kitchen, and I followed to the doorway. Inside, steaming dishes covered the counter

out a thermal container.

pack for one person or two?” she

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