Chapter 51: A promise
Aubrey, taking pleasure in Mrs. Morgan's discomfort, repeated the question, allowing the silence to build like a heavy fog, a mist of anticipation cloaking the room. "Are you surprised to see me?" she inquired, the smile on her face betraying a hint of glee at Mrs. Morgan's evident shock.
Mrs. Morgan, caught off guard by Aubrey's presence, struggled to regain her composure.
Mrs. Morgan, struggling to hide her suspicions and anxieties, forced a smile and tried to feign enthusiasm at Aubrey's sudden appearance.
However, Enzo, quick to notice her discomfort, interjected, "Are you surprised to see Aubrey? You should be happy!" he insisted, his expression revealing an undercurrent of tension.
Mrs. Morgan was quick to respond, desperate to please her boss. "Of course I'm happy to see her! Why wouldn't I be?" she replied hastily, her voice betraying a hint of uncertainty.
