Helen Melendy watched as the Jones couple just left her behind, and in her heart, she couldn't help but curse quietly, "Despicable pair."
Now, in the living room, only Helen Melendy and Harry Hall remained.
When Adam and his wife were present, Helen Melendy's unease wasn't particularly strong, but now in the spacious living room, with only her and Harry remaining, that sense of awkwardness hit her squarely in the face.
For some reason, although she had been able to face Harry with righteous indignation before, now she felt like she was on pins and needles, wishing she could just run away.
With that thought, she stood up to go to William Campbell's room.
She had just taken two steps when she heard Harry Hall's voice, tinged with sarcasm, coming from her right—
"What's the rush? Can't bear to see me?"
Helen Melendy's footsteps halted suddenly, naturally catching the tone of sarcasm in Harry's words.
