Chapter 49

Sara stood frozen in place, her fear now replaced by anxious unease. She didn't dare look at Spencer, especially now, four years after their last meeting. She looked so disheveled, while he looked so regal. Spencer took off his jacket and walked over, draping it gently over her shoulders. Sara stiffened slightly, then she whispered so softly that only Spencer could hear. "Thank you." He bent down, scooped her into his arms, and carried her toward the door. Clementine rushed over upon witnessing the scene, and quickly called out, "Spencer!" Spencer paused briefly as he passed Clementine. "James will take you home later," he said coldly, not sparing her a second glance as he strode away. Clementine could only stand there, fuming and glaring at the backs of Spencer and Sara as they disappeared from view. Around them, guests whispered among themselves. "Who is that woman? Why is Mr. Tiernan carrying her away?" "Yeah, he even left Ms. Wendell behind." Hearing these comments only f