I clenched my fists, forcing myself to calm down. “No, that’s not what I mean.” I ran a hand through my hair, frustrated. “She was supposed to arrange everything at the house for the investors, that is why I am talking to her, and I being here doesn’t help because I need to be there to check. Everything needs to be ready. I can’t waste time here.”
Her eyes glistened with unshed tears. “And what about me?”
“You can handle yourself,” I muttered, already standing. “The doctor said you’re fine. I need to go. You can handle yourself… and I’ll just come back once you're discharged,”
Her hand shot out to grab my wrist, but I pulled away. Her voice cracked behind me as I left. “Aldrin, don’t you dare walk out on me!”
But I was already gone.
When I arrived at the house, the first thing that hit me was the silence. The place was dark, no lights, no sound of workers preparing, no clatter of glasses or footsteps. Just stillness.
“What the hell is going on?” I barked, storming inside. My shoes echoed against the marble floors, the grand chandelier above unlit, casting the room into shadows.
The butler hurried after me, looking nervous.
“Why is the place dark? Where’s everyone?” I demanded.