Chapter 91: _ Why’d He Come?
"Look," I began, trying a calmer approach. "Maybe you should just go to your meeting. We can talk about this later when you’ve had a chance to clear your head."
Rhett ignored me. He did not cast me not even a single glance. His brow only furrowed in concentration as he continued writing. Finally, he slammed the notepad shut with a force that made me flinch.
"Thank you for your time, Isleen," he said abruptly, his voice completely devoid of any emotion as though he wasn’t the one who was about to kiss me earlier.
Before I could respond, he turned and strode out of the room, his long legs eating up the distance in a few powerful steps.
Geez, that man...
I watched him go, my mind reeling.
What on earth had just happened? And why did I have a strange feeling that Gamma Rhett knew what he was doing asking about Liam like that?
Lupe, who had been watching the exchange with curiosity and concern, finally spoke. "Isleen, what was that all about?" she asked softly.
I shook my head, feeling utterly lost. "I... I have no idea," I admitted. Looking at Liam, who was staring intently at the door Rhett had disappeared through, I added, "I guess he’s making sure we’re all okay."
Was he?
I sank down beside Lupe, offering her a comforting smile. "Forget about Gamma Rhett for now," I murmured. "Let’s talk about you. How are you holding up?"