Chapter 39

The crimson red liquid slowly filled the wine glass. Cedrick gently twirled and tasted the wine as his eyes locked on Catelyn.

The refreshing scent of gardenia in the air had become more distinct once she revealed herself.

Catelyn knew that explaining herself would only further the misunderstanding and decided to not even try. She grabbed onto the envelope with the check inside and headed straight for the door. However, her legs had been numb and she did not last a few steps before losing balance.

She stumbled and fell toward the ground while Cedrick happened to be standing by the wine cabinet next to the door.

Her heart raced from fear and she could not help but reach out frantically in an attempt to grab onto someone.

Thud!

Her knees landed on the mat, sending sharp pain from her knees, and the numbness went away with it.

The air froze around them as the tension rose.

Catelyn did not dare look at Cedrick; how she desperately wished she could just die on the spot. "I…"

Before