#Chapter 190: Stifled

Audrey “Wait, what?” I dug my heels in, my shoes scraping on the marble floors of the museum, as Edwin ushered me toward the exit. “I don’t want to go.” “I’m sorry, but we have to,” Edwin insisted. “Fiona cannot be trusted. I don’t want to risk you getting hurt by her again.” “But Edwin—” “No buts. We’re leaving. Now.” I felt hot tears prick at the backs of my eyes as we got back into the car and drove away from the museum. The beautiful dresses, the inspiration I had been feeling, the brief moment of normalcy—all of it was slipping away. So fast. Too soon. “I promise we’ll go on another date soon,” Edwin said, his eyes fixed on the road ahead. His knuckles were white as he gripped the steering wheel. “Somewhere safer.” I was too upset to respond, turning to stare out the window instead. The city lights blurred as we sped through the streets, although whether from the speed or the tears in my eyes, I couldn’t tell. Back at the apart