Chapter 129
Audrey’s POV
fames led me into the storage room and look the jewelry case from my hands. He placed it in a cabinet, locking it with a soft click
*Tiffany is completely out of line,” he said, frowning. She’s probably too young to distinguish right from wrong-
He turned to me. “Audrey, don’t take it to heart, what she said..
“I’m not taking it to heart,” I interrupted, “Tames, Blake and I are already divorced, it’s all in the past. You don’t need to worry, and you definitely don’t need to get worked up for my sake,”
His face paled “Audrey, Lu
“James,” I pushed my hands into my pockets. “Tiffany was just enjoying the drama. She’s repeating whial she sees online. Arguing only shows how much you
When she entered with James earlier, Tiffany clearly didn’t know who I was. But after their argument… that might change. After the divorce, I wanted to restart life as a designer, not be known as Blake Parker’s ex–wife.
James pused. “Sorry. I’ll be more careful.”
We headed back to the main office. I was planning my exit when Tillany blocked my path,
“Miss Sinclair! Im so sorry!”
She
my hande
I pulled back, but she held on
“I didn’t know you worked here! I didn’t recognize your Her words rushed out.
She glanced between us. “No wonder James was 10-
were here!”
“I apologize for calling you a hitch earlier. I won’t watch that stuff at work anyth
I gently freed my hands. It’s fine. You didn’t know.”
I moved past her toward the exit.
“Now that you know, knep your mouth shut! Ja snapped.
Tiffany lowered her voice. “Why are you so protective of her?”
‘Don’t tell me you’re trying to pick up Blake Parker’s leftovers?
Tames’s flashed. “Youre the leftover!”
“Don’t talk about Audrey like that again, or you’ll regret it.
I left, not waiting for their argument to end. My quiet apartment beckoned like a sanctuary after this day.
The elevator doors opened. I stepped in and pressed the lobby button. Before they closed, James slipped through.
“Audrey
Howard on the floor numbers.
“Where are you headed? Home? I’m heading there too. Want to go together?”
I stopped in the lobby. “James, I’d like some time alone.
He was quirt for a moment. “Let me drive you home. 1’11 stay
stay silent the whole way, okay?”
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“Just this once,” he said softly. “It’s your first day- let me complete the routine of taking you to work and bringing you home.
He shifted his weight. “If you want to be alone tomorrow, I promise I won I bother you.”
Despite my reluctance, I nodded. At least James meant well. I just couldn’t figure out why he was acting so strange today.
True to his word, James stayed completely silent during the drive. Only the engine’s ham and occasional traffic sounds filled the car. I watched the city lights, grateful for the quiet.
When we
we reached my building, he parked and got out.
Till walk you up.” he said, avoiding my eyes.
I almost protested, but something in his expression stopped me. He seemed strangely ansious. We entered the building together.
Our elevator ride was as silent as the drive. At my door, I found my keys, aware of lames behind me.
Thanks for the ride. Good night ”
I opened the door and froce
At least a decen people filled my small apartment. Streamers hung from the ceiling, and a banner reading “HAPPY BIRTHDAY, AUDREY! Stretched across the
My birthday! Living with Blake had turned my life upside down so completely that I’d forgotten my own birthday. I never thought Astrid would remember.
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