Avery immediately stood up, “Carson”

He didn’t turn to her and started walking back to the party. “The dress is waiting for you. Get changed and I’ll wait for you at the dining hall.” He didn’t wait for her to respond and left. That was when Avery was sure that there was a distance between them and she was not sure which among her plans was exposed to him.

After he was gone, a young woman entered the garden with a box with her. She looked like she ran ...