Aria's POV

I could tell that my words cut deep into him because his face fell. I ignored the pain in his eyes as I turned to leave, too furious to care.

“Aria,” he called softly, but I was too angry to respond. I stormed out of his office with clenched fists and tears running down my face.

Shawn was waiting by the door with a nervous look on his face. His eyes widened slightly in relief when he saw me, but he winced when he saw my face. I furiously wiped the tears off ...