Chapter - [ 31 ]

[ Charlotte ]

Victorine's words kept ringing in my ears. She claimed to be pregnant with Sébastien's child and I could see truth reflecting in her confidence.

If she was right, then Sebestian had to face the worst outcome. He wanted a second chance while he was screwing his friend.

Or was I judging him too fast?

"Lottie, you're here. I have searched you in every corner of the house. I should have guessed that it’s your favourite place in this house." Jonathan's voice resonated in the empty library.

He was leaning on a shelf with his hands inside his pants' pocket. His gaze was fixed on me.

"Yeah, I needed some time alone to figure out something." I said.

"What's going on with you, Lottie?" He frowned as he approached me.

"The same shit. Don't worry, I am fine and there's nothing that can scare me." I pressed a tight smile.

"Oh please, Charlotte. You're an open book to me. You're tensed over something, it’s written all over your face. Now spill the beans." He rolled his eyes and sat ac