Chapter 36

Jessie reconsidered her previous decision.

'For her mum and sister alone.' She spoke quietly. She'd be free of this pain in a matter of months.

Her hands moved slowly to her lips as she felt them. Din Cooper's kiss was all she could think about and was all she could feel and she doesn't think she'll be able to forget it for the rest of her time in the mansion.

"I advise that you stay the night." As she led Din into the house, Beth linked her hand through his. He'd remained at the doorway, motioning her to enter earlier, but she'd hesitated until the rain began to fall.

"This is unbelievable." Din walked into the house. "There was no indication from the weather that it might rain tonight."

"I'll prepare you a cup of hot tea. Make yourself at ease." After taking off her heels and slipping into her slippers, Beth dashed into the kitchen.

Din had gone into the house before, but this time something felt different. When he checked the time on his watch, he was feeling worried. Something