Chapter 84 Without A Date

• Abby
• I’m seated on a lounge chair in the back lawn, soaking in the sun and the chirping of birds as a soothing backdrop. The air smells of freshly cut grass, and I’m surrounded by the vibrant colors of the garden—reds, yellows, and blues.. It’s peaceful, almost idyllic, but my mind is elsewhere.
• I keep thinking about Karl’s words yesterday, how he never made an official announcement about my fidelity. All morning, I’ve been getting strange looks from members of the staff—aside from Elsie, who has never been anything but pleasant.