It was nighttime.
Or at least, that was what Cindy had told him earlier.
Florian couldn't really tell.
Time had felt strange since everything happened.
Hendrix had left not long after their conversation.
Apparently, he had only excused himself briefly from Eldrick and the others to check on Florian. He couldn't stay long without raising suspicion.
But before leaving, Hendrix had promised they would talk again.
Soon.
Florian clung to that promise more than he wanted to admit.
Perhaps Hendrix had returned to keep Eldrick company. Considering Hendrix hadn't come back yet, that seemed likely.
Florian had also insisted that Cindy stay away.
He practically forced her not to return to his room.
He simply couldn't face anyone right now. Especially not someone who knew his secret.
Pregnant.
The word alone made his chest tighten.
He had skipped dinner entirely and asked Cindy to tell Eldrick he was feeling unwell.
Very unwell.
