Chapter 161: Locked in the Restroom

"Since you're so desperate to hide what we have, fine. I'll give you exactly what you want." Arthur's voice was ice, each word cutting like glass. Without another glance, he turned and walked out, the sound of the door closing echoing in my chest. I just stood there, stunned. I didn't think I'd said anything wrong. Why was he so furious? Was it still about that text? Thinking about it made guilt claw at me all over again. I shook my head hard. No. I wasn't going to obsess over Arthur anymore. I went back to the kitchen and tried to focus on finishing dinner. But when everything was ready, he still hadn't come back. I sat at the table, waiting. One hour. Two. Nothing. Dinner together in this apartment had become our routine. Now, sitting alone at the table felt… wrong. Empty. I picked at my food for a few bites, then gave up. After a shower, I crawled into bed, telling myself over and over: Stop making Arthur so important. Stay detached. Do not fall for him. Because in this game, whoeve