Chapter 70
~ Nathaniel ~
Yvonne came out of the room shortly after, closing the door with a soft click that somehow sounded final. Dismissive.
Honestly, I'd never been so worried in my entire life. Not when I'd crashed my first bike. Not when I'd gotten into that bar fight in college. Not even when Dad had his health scare two years ago.
But watching Hailey collapse, seeing her unconscious body in Navine's arms — that had done something to me I couldn't quite explain.
"She's already asleep," Yvonne said, not quite meeting my eyes. "Probably just tired. Overworked."
I nodded like I understood. Like that explanation was sufficient. "That's good. Sleep will help."
"Exactly." Yvonne smoothed down her clothes, already shifting back into her public persona. "I should get back downstairs.
