Chapter 84

Victoria didn't want William or Hannah to find out she'd been suspended, so she packed a bunch of files and books from the restoration center and headed back to her apartment. She planned to go visit her mom later that evening. Just as she was about to head out, a knock came at the door. This late? Who could it be? She walked over and peeked through the peephole—Henry. Relieved, she opened the door. "Henry? What are you doing here?" "I dropped by the center to pick you up, but they told me you'd been suspended," Henry said, clearly worried. Victoria gave a half-smile. "Don't worry. I'm fine. It's not a big deal—think of it as an unplanned break." Henry's brows furrowed. "You didn't say anything. Don't you see me as a friend?" There was no anger in his tone, just concern—he simply wanted to be there for her. Her heart softened. "I know you care. But I can handle it." To her, Henry was a friend. A good one, sure, but she didn't want to bother him too much—and felt it was important to kee