She unintentionally made eye contact with him and winced at the way he looked at her.

He halted in his tracks, his hands, which held his phone, slowly leaving his ears. He opened his mouth to say something but then closed it, simply watching her as she left.

She could sense it, the hurt in his gaze, and his expression conveyed it all.

She hadn't intended to hurt him, but she couldn't stay.

Lucas and Emily were taken aback by her sudden exit and didn't immediately follow her.

Holding her elegant gown, which cascaded down to the floor like a waterfall of blue silk, she pushed the door open and...