C16

ELAINE

“Okay, wait for me. I think I’ll be there in ten to fifteen minutes.”

I quickly stepped away from Ryke the moment Mom entered the room. Earlier, Ryke and I had been left alone while the staff wrapped the dress I chose.

“Elaine, hija, you’ll have to commute home first. Something important suddenly came up, and your dad also needs to leave.”

“It’s okay, Mom,” I answered immediately