Chapter 189. Watching Over Her

Once Calla got back to the mansion, she tried to act normal as possible. Rico made her promise not to say anything, or let anyone know he was alive. And she would keep it that way.

The guards around the compound narrowed their eyes at her, but she didn't glance at them. They obviously had seen her appearance and how her hands trembled at her sides.

Rico made sure to dry her clothes—while she was in his—and have her wear it in the morning. 

A guard held the front door open and she slid inside. She sighed heavily, pushing forward, her feet still quiet against the clean marbles.

Calla peeped around, making sure Donna Marta or Sophia were around. She held her trembling hands against her chest, and went for the stairs.

"Where have you been, dear?" 

The voice cause