Chapter 43

Seeing the desperation in my eyes, Halston reluctantly turned his body away and remained silent for a while. After a moment, he turned back and asked, "Where are you going? I'll take you there." I looked outside. It was still early; I could make it in time. He gave me his coat and helmet and even bought me bread. "Eat something first. Tell me the address, and I'll take you there." I took the bread from him and took a bite. The savory flavor made my nose instantly tingle with emotion. The sourness hit me so strongly that tears welled up in my eyes. Fearing he would see, I quickly shoved the rest of the bread into my mouth and put on the helmet. The night wind was still cold, but I felt a brief warmth in my heart. ... Ophelia had been distracted all day. When she finished her work and left the hotel, it was already dark outside. She checked the time and saw it was well past the agreed time, but I hadn't shown up. "I knew he wouldn't have the patience. Hudson, you misjudged him