Penelope's POV:

I was surprised to hear that Selena had announced that she was giving up her relationship with Charles as fated mate. When Selena vomited blood, my surprise turned to shock. Billy and Madelyn were busy helping Selena, and I just stood there, not knowing what to do.

It wasn't until Charles vomited blood that I realized this was my chance to perform. I rushed to help him, only to be told to go away.

I don't understand why Charles was so sweet and accommodating to me when he was wearing a mask. Once he didn't wear a mask, he completely ignored me and only thought about Selena. Even...