Chapter 24

Alfie smashed the glass on the floor, which landed on the carpet with a m u f f le d sound, tolling the ending bell for the dinner.

The room was all quiet except for Claire’s sobbing. She had been dragged up by Allie and was crying with her head down on the side.

Moira glanced at the glass lying on the floor. It was not broken. Coffee was spilled and seeped into the carpet.

She stared at it seeping until it was invisible. She looked at Alfie, feeling the string pulling her heart finally broke. Instead of sadness, she felt relief.

“it’s over, Alfic,” she said softly, yet everyone inside could hear her. She picked up her purse and headed out in her wheelchair.

Her words were like a hammer hitting on Alfie’s heart.

but Moira, as if she had expected it, moved her

blanket, making a sound so small it was barely audible. But soon, that sound got louder.

had just left the room when she ran into

a bit surprised. “Mr. Covington, what

her. “Are you here for dinner?” he asked in

her having dinner with the Guzman family today. Moira nodded and asked,

He had been drinking. Moira could

her wheelchair and

“No, I’m

came out of the room. He was surprised to see

calmly greeted him. “Hi, Mr.

him and

words. When Claire showed up, he was furious. He was fed up with Alfie’s b u

didn’t ask anything and pushed Moira’s wheelchair towards

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255