35: Alone

CHRISTY:

The moment I stepped out of the car, Everette was there to assist me. He offered his hand, which I gladly accepted.

He was a complete gentleman all along the way and never failed to assist me.

He looked at me with kindness when he felt my cold hand.

"Don't be nervous. My people are all kind. I already told them that any kind of disrespect towards my wife would never be tolerated."

Lies. No one was kind except Poppy, Kelly, and Sebastian.

My own mother was not even kind to me so why would they do the opposite?

They would only talk behind my back.

“I’m not nervous,” I denied. “What made you think that?”

“Your hands are like ice.”

“I'm only cooled. It does not mean anything, Everette. Mind your own business.”

Upon entering the lobby, the security guard was all smiles.

“Good morning, Mr. and Mrs. Watson.”

I returned his greeting while feeling Everette's pat on my hand.

My steps faltered when I saw Everette's employees were in line as they waited for us. In front of them was