Chapter 109

Isabel had hoped Lyman would stay with her, maybe at least offer a few words of comfort. But his manner remained distant and cold as ever.

"Lyman, could you... could you stay with me for a little while?" Her voice trembled with a pleading note, her eyes full of expectation.

Lyman's expression didn't waver. His tone stayed as detached as before.

"I have things to take care of. The security team will be here soon, so you don't need to worry."

With that, he turned to leave.

Panic flashed in Isabel's eyes. She hurried forward and grabbed his sleeve.

"Lyman, I... I'm really scared. Can you just-"”

He stopped, glancing down at her hand. There was a trace of impatience in his voice. "Isabel, that's enough."

Her hand trembled, and she let go of his sleeve.

Color drained from Isabel's face. Disappointment and hurt flickered in her eyes.

Lyman didn't look back. He walked straight out of the room.

came over

for security.

all. She

silent tears slipping down her

he always like

lightly patted

not to think about it too

fists so tightly that her nails dug

that's how it is, she thought grimly, then

you really think you've

this is far from

his car. The driver glanced at him in

checked the time-it

managers

seat, Lyman closed his eyes, but Effie's

at his lips. He'd never realized how much he

But now, as soon as the workday ended, he

on it," he

Mr. Etheridge." The driver pressed on

curled up

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