CELESTINE’s P O V

When I finally opened my eyes, I was surprised to discover that it was already morning. The sky remained still cloudy despite the fact that the rain had ceased falling.

I was startled when I felt someone moving at the foot of the bed, and when I lifted my head, I saw Arnold putting on his suit.

‘‘Good morning...’’ He greeted me with a smile, and as I sat up and rubbed my eyes with my hands, I nodded in response to him.

After having breakfast together at the hotel, Arnold led me back to the city, and because he informed me that Sean was still...