Bab 128: I Can't Resolve It

[Margaret's Perspective]

I nodded at Elizabeth and said firmly, "I'll go now. He can't refuse you, Elizabeth. Perhaps you'll help me prepare my clothes and makeup for tonight? I might need your help when I get back later. I have a date with Donald. You've always been the best at this."

Elizabeth's eyes lit up at my words, and she nodded quickly.

"I'd love to do it. Thank you so much, Margaret. You've always been the best sister."

Elizabeth wrapped her arms around my neck. I felt her thin arms and my heart ached.

It was still drizzling outside. I didn't find an umbrella, so, full of fury, I went straight to Armstrong's office.

This was one of the places I used to come often. But the last few times I came, my frame of mind was completely different each time.

Standing at the office door, I took a deep breath and thought about what I was going to say to Armstrong when I saw him.