Selena’s POV

Four people, two couples.

We walked along the garden path in silence. After the farce just now, it seemed a little awkward to say anything at that moment.

"Your face... how is it?" Charles asked me in a lowered voice as we walked behind Stella and Ryan.

I touched my face.

"Be gentle," Charles whispered.

As soon as my fingers touched the slapped skin, I felt a burning pain in my face.

"It still hurts a little..."

Charles pinched my chin and studied my face from side to side. "It's a little swollen, but not too bad," he said, "When we get back to the house, I'll get...