Chapter 48

Sebastien's POV

My heartbeat almost stopped when I heard the gunshot. I hugged Evelyn protectively and closed my eyes.

I am scared to open my eyes now. I can't see her hurt.

"Seb, open your eyes." Evelyn said softly.

I opened them slowly and met with her eyes. I examined her to see if she was hurt.

"Are you fine?" I asked with tears.

She wiped my tears off and put her forehead on mine.

"I am completely fine. All thanks to you."

"I was so scared when I heard the gunshot." I said.

"Look behind." She said, and I did as she told me.

Emily was lying on the floor, lifeless. Cops were taking away her body.

"Cops came on time and shot her before she could kill Evelyn." Mark said.

"But I saw her pulling the trigger." I said.

"Yeah, she did, but fortunately, there wasn't any bullet left in her gun." He said.

"What happened? You look said." Evelyn cupped my cheeks.

"Emily was my best friend since childhood. I never thought she would turn out to be like this." I said.

"It's okay. Maybe