Chapter 10 Chapter 10 Sick

"Why don't you knock!" Angeline shouted and threw something that happened to be within reach, hitting Bryan in the face. "Sorry," Bryan mumbled, looking away and leaving the room. "But... can't you be a little quicker? I have to go now," Bryan urged. Bryan left the room feeling embarrassed and confused. Karen arrived with drinks brought by her assistants. "What's wrong with your face? It's all red," Karen remarked when she saw Bryan's flushed complexion. It was unusual for Bryan to act that way. Angeline emerged from the dressing room looking much more composed and unembarrassed. Karen noticed the tension between them. "You didn't take the dress, did you? Why don't we talk about it over a cup of tea?" Karen suggested. "I'm sorry, but we have to go. Maybe another time," Bryan declined, and Karen nodded in understanding. They remained silent and tense for the rest of the trip. Bryan couldn't concentrate on his documents; he just kept scrolling up and down on his tablet. He couldn