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Chapter 40

Irene's P.O.V

I barely slept last night, I was haunted by the memories of all the happenings that have been happening in my life. My mom committing suicide, Lily committing suicide and the fact that Xavier mentioned something about her being murdered instead, added to my trauma because I kept having a nightmare about someone trying to kill me while holding a rope in the other hand.

I shuddered to stare at my pathetic self in the mirror. My eyes were puffy with dark circles underneath my eyes. I didn't bother brushing my hair. Instead, I tied my hair into a messy bun, taking a final glance at my reflection in the mirror before walking out of the door.

All the maids that walked past me in the hallway, looked at me with scorn in their eyes but I didn't care. I was more overwhelmed by grief than to be bothered by their scornful eyes and taunts. I caught sight of Damian who walked down the hallway with a straight expression on his face.

I didn't have the strength or time to enga