#Chapter 112: The Business Card

Agnes For a few moments following Elijah’s swift exit, I just stood there, Mason’s business card clutched in my hand. Elijah looked furious when he saw me there with Mason, and although I hadn’t agreed to coffee or anything of the sort, I couldn’t help but feel… Guilty. I knew I shouldn’t. I hadn’t done anything wrong, and Elijah wasn’t the type to get so angry over a simple, unexpected interaction with an ex from years ago. So I made the decision to shake it off, and slipped back into the bathroom to compose myself briefly. After I splashed some cold water on my hands, fixed my hair, and smoothed down my dress, I took a deep breath and made my way back out to the table. When I returned to the table, Elijah was smiling again and chatting with Thea over slices of chocolate cake. There was a slice for me in my spot, and nothing seemed out of the ordinary. As I took a seat, Elijah didn’t mention Mason or the foul-smelling perfume, and I didn’t th