CHAPTER 0195

LEONORA'S POV

My shift felt like it would never end. I kept glancing at the small wall clock above the cash register, the seconds ticking away slower than usual, taunting me. The auction was probably wrapping up by now, and here I was, stuck behind the counter serving people who couldn’t even bother to say thank you.

Every polite smile I forced felt heavy on my face. Every cup I handed over felt l