Chapter 57

ROBERT'S POV

I wanted to run after Ariana and tell her that she was wrong, beg her to stay and hear me out but I was rooted to the spot, holding that red dress in my hand. I watched until Ariana became a dot in the distance.

By the time I was exhausted emotionally and returned to the drawing room, I met a quiet that was frigid.

Margaret had questions in her eyes and when I asked after Ariana, she told me she had no idea where Ariana had run to.

As it grew dark, I began to worry and even told them I was going out to look for her. Nate was still in his bedroom. He had refused to come out since and Margaret had gi