Chapter 163. He Knows

Leah’s POV

The question threw me off, causing my heart to drop. I swallowed, my breath a bit shaky as I immediately started to play with my fingers as my nerves went crazy.

“Leah…?”

I needed to stay calm, or he was going to confirm his suspicions. It was not like he had accused me or anything. And he didn’t accuse Rafael either.

It was just a question. A simple question. A question that could ruin our lives. A question that could land me in prison. 

“I don’t know what you’re talking about,” I replied, looking him straight in the eyes. I squeezed my fingers together to stop myself from fidgeting with them so much.

As for the rapid beating of my heart, I didn’t know what to do about that. I had no choice but to just allow it to do that. It was not like Jules could hear it beating out of my chest.

“Don’t play dumb with me, Leah. Rafael is wearing his father's watch.”

“What if it was given to him?”

Jules scoffed