CHAPTER 114

Her heart thumped loudly in her chest, so loud and so fast that she felt it was going to explode.

The children's scream was suddenly replaced with a laughter that filled the hallway. 

Katherine slowed her steps, gripping the hem of her dress as she peeked into the living room.

Adelaide and Madelaine were sitting cross-legged on the floor, their giggles echoing as they played some sort of hand game—with a stranger.

A young man lounged in the middle of the room, effortlessly relaxed. His golden-blond hair was slightly tousled, his skin was smooth, and his lips curved into a lazy smirk. 

He had striking blue eyes, bright...