Chapter 216

• Tedmond stepped into the VIP room, a slight frown creasing his face. The manager’s nonstop apologies had been exhausting, each word more unnecessary than the last. He wished the man had just left instead of lingering and repeating himself over and over.
• Now, he felt drained from nodding too many times just to acknowledge the apology. His patience had worn thin, and all he wanted was a moment of peace.
• As soon as Kyle saw Tedmond, he shot to his feet, his face breaking into a wide grin. His eyes shimmered, as if he were on the verge of tears.