Emily instinctively took a few steps back. "Shouldn't I coordinate my work with Ken? Isn't he around?"

"I asked him to leave," Vincent replied. "Emily, why are you avoiding me?"

He spoke with difficulty, his voice rough and full of effort.

Emily turned her head away, avoiding eye contact. "Where’s Dylan? Didn’t he go looking for you?" she asked, trying to change the subject.

"Answer me!" Vincent cut her off.

He took a step forward. Emily tried to turn and leave but found the door behind her ...