Chapter 42- BEING A MAN

Stephen winced at his watch: well after the girls' bedtime. He began to make his responses for goodbyes, pushing his way through the party now heading for the door. Marianne, tapping her foot in the car, stood at the glass doors watching him, a mixture of anxiety and irritation on her face.

Inside the hall, Stephen weaved his way through milling guests, sipping wine, and making small talk. On his way to the exit, Charles's voice shattered the murmur.

"Stephen, wait a minute," Charles called from behind.

Stephen turned aroun—his eyebrows shooting up. "Yes, Charles?"

He nodded toward Stephen's pocket. "Your phone is flashing."

Stephen drew out his phone, hairs rising on the back of his neck at the blinking light that told him he had a message. A feeling of apprehension swamped him as he quickly read the system's message.

Charles regarded him with interest plain in his eyes.

"I hope everything is okay," Charles said indifferently as he sipped from his glass.

Stephen forced a tight smile
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