His Wicked Obsession (Archer and Virginia) novel Chapter 161

An unnatural flush crept up Virginia's cheeks, but a second later, the color drained entirely from her face.

"...Excuse me." Pale-faced, she stood up abruptly, forcing an uncomfortable smile. "I—I don't feel so well. I'm going to get some fresh air."

Before anyone could react, she turned and hurried out.

Archer clenched his fists, offering a low explanation to Katya and the others present.

"My girlfriend is just a little shy. I'll go check on her, excuse me."

He picked up the clutch she had left behind and followed her out.

At the end of the corridor, Virginia leaned against the wall. Her eyes trembled, and her chest heaved heavily; it took her a long time to even attempt to calm down.

Hearing footsteps approaching from behind, she tried her best to feign composure.

Turning around and seeing it was him, she slapped him across the face without a second thought.

*Smack.* The sharp sound echoed loudly in the empty hallway.

Archer's head whipped to the side, a red handprint quickly swelling on his left cheek.

He slowly turned back to face her, his voice perfectly level. "...I'm sorry. The situation forced my hand."

There wasn't a single trace of regret in his eyes.

Virginia stared at the red mark on his face, frozen in place. She pressed her lips together tightly, her fingers trembling uncontrollably.

After a long while, she took a deep breath. Only when her churning emotions settled did she finally speak.

"I'm going back to the States."

Archer's expression remained completely unreadable.

He merely raised his hand, rubbing the prayer beads on his right wrist. "The UK Civil Aviation Authority issued a notice this afternoon. The roads are snowed in, and the airport is temporarily closed."

Virginia frowned, as if weighing her options.

A moment later, she turned and walked toward the elevators.

"I'll take you back to the hotel," Archer said, catching up to her. He deliberately slowed his pace, maintaining a strict three-foot distance between them.

Virginia didn't look back, nor did she refuse.

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