Chapter 33 Are You Mute
Cynthia’s back was tightly pressed against the door. “Mr. Smith, you’ve had too much to drink.”
william locked the door behind him, forcing a smile. “Ms. Sutton, don’t be afraid. Ejust wanted to ask you to stay for a drink before you leave.” He gestured her in.
Cynthia responded coldly, “No need I need to leave now. Oherwise, my family will start to worry.”
Seeing that she wasn’t mosing, he didn’t, either. “Ms. Sutton, 1 think you misunderstood me seriously mean no harm
Cynthia handed back the things he had given her. “No, thank you I need to head back now.‘
William didn’t catch them, letting the documents scatter across the floor.
Cynthia turned to twist the door handle, but William’s hand covered hers completely.
Cynthia pushed him away in panic, causing him to hit the wall with a loud thud.
As William tended to his face after the impact, Cynthia seized the opportunity to dash out the door, escaping into the elevator and frantically pressing the down button. When she tried to make a call, she realized she had forgotten her phone in the car.
Cynthia burrowed her brows, annoyed at herself for being so careless.
she rushed out of the elevator once it reached the ground floor, only to collide unexpectedly with something solid.
She pressed her forehead with one hand. One of her heels caused her to twist her ankle, making her stumble backward.
The anticipated pain from falling didn’t arrive as a strong arm wrapped around her waist, steadying her.
Opening her eves, Cynthia found herself facing Colin. Instinctively, she tried to straighten up but found it hard to support herselt.
Colin didn’t let go, his hand steady to keep her upright
“What’s wrong?” he asked in a deep voice.
Cynthia lowered her head Before she could clear her thoughts, the image of William forcefully closing in on her replayed in her mind. The rejection and discomfort made it impossible for her to stay calm as she bit her liphard.
“I asked you what happened. Colin’s face darkened
Cynthia shuddered involuntarily and shook her head.
Colin pressed the elevator button, clearly displeased. “I’m going to ask William.”
Suddenly, Cynthia grabbed his hand. Her eyes turned red as she struggled to hold back tears.
Colin had already sted her up the moment he saw her. It didn’t seem like anything had happened. It was just a matter of how bad it was.
Looking at her teary eyes, Colin felt a fleeting moment of hesitation, but it was gone in an instant. He quickly returned to his usual self, pulling his hand back and nodding without expression
Colin decided to endure it. It seemed like Cynthia was used to this, too
Colin then turned away.
Cynthia silently followed him, but as she took a step, a sharp pain shot through her ankle. She hissed, feeling as it her nerves were being ripped apart.
Colin stopped in his tracks, stated straight ahead for three seconds, then turned back. Without a word, he scooped her up, lifting her.
Even without speaking, Cynthia could sense the amount of dissatisfaction emanating from him. Realizing that she was about to get into his car, she quickly said, “I drove here.” Colin krew that already, but his frustration was boiling over. “In this state, who are you trying to harm on the road?”
Cynthia was left speechless. She only wanted to return to her car to call Brian
Colin placed her in the passenger seat without much care and slammed the door shut before walking around to the other side to get in
Cynthia’s restless heart gradually settled, and her mind started to clear up. She led to Colin and asked, “How did you end up here?”
Colin, clearly irritated, wa
Was rummaging through the glove compartment. When he couldn’t find what he was looking for, his annoyance deepened. “Tcame here for a walk.” His response was as dismissive as it could gri.
down.
Cynthila didn’t press the issue further. She had planned to say goodbye it he had something to attend to, but after what happened with William, she needed some time to calm Colin took out his phone to send a message. He had yet to start the car. Not waiting for her to explain, he turned his head and fixed his gaze on her. “Are you mute?”
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