Chapter Fifty-Two

Jefferson's POV

Next morning, I woke up and looked at Celina's side of the bed, only to find it empty. I looked around and called her but I received no answer. I rushed out of the bedroom thinking she had left me and looked for Susane. "Did you see Celina?"

"In the study room," she replied, and I rushed to the study. It was locked and she wasn't opening the door either. I took the key and opened it. I look at her usual spot, which is on my office table and chair, but she's not there as well. Just her drawing tablet. Then I noticed that the door to the verandah was open, so I went there and I felt relieved when I found her there.

She looked at me and rolled her eyes at me and got back to the canvas in front of her. I guess she was still mad at me. "It's still early, have you eaten?" I asked her. I wanted to sound casual, but I don't think I succeeded. I feel nervous that he will not talk to me. She didn't reply and continued what she was doing.

I am not good at art, but I can tell