#Chapter 94: An Unwilling Engagement

Edwin & Audrey Edwin’s POV Before I could watch Audrey go, Claudia was already pulling me aside with a tight grip on my arm. I knew what this was about, although I feigned ignorance as though that would somehow help. “It’s about Fiona,” Claudia said, her grip on my arm tightening. “You haven’t spoken to her in a long time. She’s getting impatient.” Even though I knew that this was what Claudia was going to mention, I felt my stomach drop. Of all the topics Claudia could have brought up, this was the last one I wanted to discuss. I struggled to keep my expression neutral, acutely aware of Audrey’s retreating form just a few feet away. “I’ve… been busy with work,” I replied, the lie tasting bitter on my tongue. Claudia’s eyes narrowed. “Too busy to call your fiancee?” I winced at that word: fiancee. As if Fiona and I had come to that arrangement mutually. “I’ll speak to her soon,” I promised, hoping to end this conversation as quickly as possib