Chapter 20

The remaining hours of the day crawled along at a snail's pace, devoid of any excitement or intrigue. I yearned for its conclusion, eagerly anticipating the moment I could escape to the comfort of my own abode. My eyes constantly scanned the surroundings, desperately hoping to catch a glimpse of Cameron.

Alas, he remained elusive ever since he vanished into the unknown depths with that strange woman. My purpose here was to lay eyes on him, but now I couldn't help but fret that there was more to their connection. Perhaps they were engaged in an affair, given her possessive nature. Yet, does this affair concern me at all? After all, the only thing that binds us is a mere contract.

I am aware that I should not exceed my boundaries, but my worries persist. If Cameron did not deem her important enough to disclose our marriage, should I truly consider it a sacred bond? Even Helen, who was away for some reason, seemed to have knowledge of our union. Yet, this woman appears to be completely