A Vow Lost to Time
Nicholas backed away cautiously, but I caught the faint smile curling at the corner of his lips.
I no longer cared what Agnes said. I bent down, picked up the battered watch, and walked out of the office.
On the way out of Marlen Tower, the nineteen-year-old Agnes sobbed uncontrollably, apologizing to me over and over.
I stroked her head gently.
"It's all right, Agnes. You didn't do anything wrong."
Looking at her delicate face, I asked, "Do you know what tomorrow is?"
She blinked at me, dazed, then glanced at the car's display clock. Suddenly her cheeks flushed, and excitement lit her eyes.