Chapter 194: The party.

Henry thanked her and took the tray, setting it down on the table. He poured himself a glass of wine and took a bite of the juicy burger, savoring the flavors. As he ate, he felt his strength and determination renewed. He was ready to face whatever lay ahead, determined to uncover the truth about Jennifer's mysterious behavior. Jennifer's fingers hovered over her phone, hesitant to send the text. She knew Henry was angry, but she hoped he would respond so that they could start to work through their issues. She took a deep breath and sent the message, her eyes fixed on the screen as she waited for a response. Hours ticked by, and the screen remained blank. No response from Henry. Jennifer's heart sank, her mind racing with worst-case scenarios. She knew he was furious, but she had hoped...she had hoped he would at least acknowledge her. As the silence stretched on, Jennifer's anxiety gave way to resignation. She knew Henry wasn't going to respond, not yet. She lay back on