Chapter 53
“If that’s what you want,” he said and took a step back. “What time is your flight?”
“I don’t know yet. I’ll have to confirm that from Alfred.”
“Ok. I’d like to see Zoe before you guys leave. You can tell Elaine to bring her here in the morning when she wakes up.”
“Of course,” replied Rachel. She hated this sudden awkwardness that has come between them but it couldn’t be helped. It reminded her of that morning after her birthday two years ago when he’d asked her to stay with him but she’d refused and he instantly became nasty to her. However, this time, he has erected an invincible wall between them and she felt responsible for it.
“I’ll arrange for Shane and Frank to travel with you guys,” he said in a business-like tone. “They will remain with you and Zoe whenever you go out in public and they’ll stay close to you two at all times. I will arrange for their accommodation as soon as you guys land in the U.S. Are you going to Atlanta or New York?”