Chapter 27: Her Comeback

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 from a far away place and handed Avery the box. “Do you need my help wearing it?”

Avery declined the offer as she needed time to think. The woman led her to the washroom and waited outside. Avery looked at herself in the mirror. Her heart kept beating fast and she couldn’t compose herself.

She opened the faucet and let the water run. She took a few deep breaths. “You can do this. You’re still in the game” She removed the pins on her head, releasing her curly hair. She head to one of the cubicles where she changed her dress.