He Wouldn't Let Me Leave After I Stopped Giving In

"Everyone, let's wish Karen a happy birthday!"

Shawn Porter raised his glass and said.

My friends all smiled and wished me, Karen Turner, a happy birthday, but I thanked them absentmindedly.

My close friend Laura Neal patted the back of my hand.

"Karen, don't worry. Chris must be stuck in traffic."

I took a sip of red wine.

"Hopefully."

After a while, the private room door was pushed open, and a man walked in.