Theodore's face darkened as he unfolded the note.

It read, "I have to go to Ivebridge because of the new variety show. I don't know when I will be back. Take care."

Feeling ticked off, Theodore crumpled the note into a ball. He gritted his teeth.

Was that all she could come up with?

She should have tried harder to concoct a more believable excuse, What did she mean by she had to go to Ivebridge now because of the show? The crew for the show wasn't even complete yet. She was just trying to avoid him.