Her Tears Are His Weakness novel Chapter 169

Samantha froze. All her earlier joy evaporated in an instant.

How could she have forgotten? The Garrett family wasn't just any wealthy household—the older and more established the family, the stricter its traditions. And the Garrett were among Jedo's most distinguished families.

She had no idea what consequences her tardiness might bring, but what worried her more was whether Leonardo would face disapproval because of her.

Noticing her sudden change in demeanor, Layla grew concerned.

"What's wrong?" she asked. "The audition went well, and Mr. Hodges acknowledged your talent. Even if you don't get this role, you've made an impression. He'll remember you for future projects."

"I'm fine."

"It's not about the audition? Then what?"

Samantha opened her mouth, tempted to ask Layla how to handle being late to meet her mother-in-law. However, she remembered the need for secrecy, so she swallowed the words.

"Nothing. I should go. Thank you for today."

"Really nothing?"

"Really! Bye!"

Forcing herself to be cheerful, Samantha waved goodbye and went outside to wait for Leonardo, her stomach in knots.

He arrived within half an hour.

Samantha quickly slid into the car. "That was fast."

"I took the elevated highway so there's less traffic that way."

Though the route seemed long, the sparse vehicles heading toward the outskirts allowed them to pick up speed. Before long, they were flying down the road.

Samantha stared blankly out the window. Half an hour. Just half an hour until the storm hits.

"Scared?" Leonardo's voice cut through the silence of the car.