Chapter 127

I closed my eyes, not reacting even the slightest. They always mocked me behind my back without a second thought for how I felt. I never went out of my way to make things difficult for them, but this time, I wasn't going to give in. With no other choice, they quietly left the room. Just then, my phone rang. It was Frederick. My eyes lit up, and I answered immediately. "Frederick?" He paused for a moment. "Are you still at Ford Manor?" I replied, "Yeah. Jonathan won't let me leave." "I figured as much," he said flatly. "Are you coming to Alicia's birthday party?" "Why would I?" I frowned, feeling amused by the question. "Do I look like the type to repay betrayal with kindness?" "I think you should go," he said. He sounded like he was drinking. I could hear ice clinking in his glass. I didn't get it. "Why? Do you want everyone to know I don't mind Jonathan cheating on me? I'm done with him emotionally, but I still have my pride." Frederick was silent for a long time after