Everything went silent. I gasped in shock at Ethan’s words. He’s going to pay for my debt to free me from my contract. Really?
Hayden was silent as if he was considering Ethan’s proposal. I couldn’t understand the reason behind my feelings, but I felt a sense of dread fill me at his proposal. It just didn’t make sense and I knew it. I should have been thrilled for Ethan to pay off my debt so that I could finally be free.
However, that wasn’t what I felt at all. Instead, I realized that I felt so scared. I was scared of Hayden accepting Ethan’s proposal. That he would accept money in return for handing me over.
Hayden…will he sell me just like that?
Ethan and I both watched Hayden’s still and emotionless face as we waited for his response and reaction. I held my breathed and squeezed my hands together. Although, I wasn’t sure why, I prayed that Hayden would turn down Ethan’s proposal.