The hall was filled with a volatile quality, one that stemmed from Paul’s outburst. It had been so unexpected and was clear that no one knew what to make of it. They all looked too surprised to speak, including Annette and her parents. Macy herself had no idea what was going on? Why was Paul stopping her from leaving, speaking to her kindly instead of cursing her like his entire family had? He had been perfectly content to watch her being torn to shreds by the guests and his family, but all of a sudden had grown a conscience? It didn’t make any damn sense. He looked down at her with concern, his blue eyes shining with concern. “Are you okay? Are you hurt anywhere?” Besides her public image? No, she was not hurt anywhere. Macy wanted to snap at him, to tell him to quit his bullshit and

