Severed Ties

Audrey noticed me staring downstairs and leaned over. "Mr. Ashford? Who's that bitch with him? And what is she doing?"

"She's fixing his tie," I said.

Chloe had just straightened Declan's collar, then moved on to adjust his tie. The two of them shared a smile before walking through the door together.

Audrey's eyes went wide in disbelief, then her gaze turned sympathetic as she looked at me. "Seren