Chapter 57

After their split Flora made a beeline for the Stonnell residence. She furiously rang the doorbell.

The butler, surprised to see her, opened the door “Ms. Flora”

“Is Connor in?”

“He’s in his room upstairs.” The butler hesitated before adding, “Connor just came back from an errand and has been in a foul mood

ever since”

In a foul mood?

Flora raised on eyebrow and ascended the stairs.

At Connor’s door, she encountered Moss and Beck. Their expressions changed upon seeing her.

What was she doing here? This was adding fuel to the fire. Ever since Connor returned, he had locked himself in his room and hadn’t

come out

Their glances made Flora feel puzzled. She thought to herself. “Why are they all looking at me like that?”

“Is Connor inside?” She asked in a hushed tone.

but Moss nodded

she lowered her voice even more and asked, “He is in

ignorant? It’s all because of you.” Beck, already on edge,

deepened, and she knocked

away” A cold

but shiver.

pushed the door open

door was unlocked; no one ever dared to enter without

stop her, but Moss grabbed his hand

in to clear things

things up? She’s always rubbing salt in the wound. It’s only

still harbored resentment from

him that Ms. Flora had changed. Only she could soothe

dimly lit Upon entering, Flora was hit by a strong smell

had been smoking Clearly, he was in

footsteps were light, but in the silent

already aching head throbbed

had the audacity to come

really want me

a young woman

rigid body

and saw Flora approaching him step by step. His

swollen eyes made Flora pause. Things seemed

you’re angry Flora approached him, glancing at the full ashtray beside him, “The room stinks. What’s the matter?

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