Chapter 57 - Alone in the dark

“It is what it is. Now, talk to me. It’s time,” Weiss held Charlene on both her shoulders. “Talk to me about the annulment of that fucking engagement.”

Charlene could not focus her eyes or her attention on Weiss, who was still waiting for her to respond. Kieffer pulled her from his grip and hid her behind him. “You should talk to her some other time,” he said.

Weiss furrowed his brows, “And who do you think you are to butt in?” He glanced at Charlene and noticed the note in her hand. “So you really received it but never responded. You were the one who started this, Charlene… you are also the one who ended it, so stop acting like you are a victim of some sort. Let me have my freedom back and leave Ignes alone,” he said before leaving the room.

Luckily, they chose a quiet place to do their project, so no one was around when the confrontation happened.

Kieffer helped Charlene sit, “Hey, are you okay?” She did not reply. He clicked his tongue and took his whistle, then blew it. He to