Chapter 0142
The butler loosens his grip, a look of disbelief contorting his face. But before he can leave, Gianna,

who’s been watching the whole scene unfold like some sort of soap opera, steps in.

“Wow, Karl,” she sneers, her lips curling into a contemptuous smile. “So now we’re letting not just

cheaters but liars and thieves back into our home?”

The room goes silent. A rush of blood fills my ears. I can’t believe she just said that.

Karl’s face reddens, his eyes flashing with something that looks a lot like betrayal. “Both of you, out.

Now.”

Gianna tosses her hair over her shoulder, glaring at me one last time before stalking out of the room,

her heels clicking angrily against the hardwood floor. Gerald follows, throwing me a disdainful glance as

he leaves.

The door slams shut, and I’m left standing there, my heart pounding in my chest, my eyes blurring with

tears I refuse to let fall.

“I’m sorry,” I murmur, wiping away a stray tear. “I never should have come.”

to the door,

turn around. I can’t turn around. I’m too scared to see the expression

I’m guilty too? What if there’s still a

on his lips?

up the stairs and to my room, ignoring the confused stares of

dinner guests.

a little while later. I’m sitting

Karl walks in. He looks drained, as if the weight of the

he asks, gesturing to the empty space beside me on the

and

thoughts.

Karl finally says, breaking the silence. “And I feel

myself too. About… Gianna.”

to tell him that I don’t want to know, but it’s too

says. “She said she has feelings for me, and she kissed me. But

in her. I

want to admit to myself, I feel almost

indifference. “What goes on between you

quickly cut off.

says, his voice firm. Before I can stop him, he reaches over to

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