Chapter 12. The Portrait

VICTORIA

Today has been a very boring day for me. Matteo was being fussy and whiny. He isn’t feeling too well.

Amara has been more closed off than ever. I don’t know what the girl’s problem was. Poor thing.

She is a friendly person but actually keeps to herself. I hope she wins this fight with her demons.

Mary left to visit her family. Her daughter just gave birth. I was so happy for her, she’s a sweet old lady.

The house seemed practically empty but there were a few people left. Mr. Manuel was around as well.

Sebastian left with Mr. Rossi today. I was so bored.

I finally got Matteo to sleep as I decided to explore to satisfy my curiosity and kill my boredom.

I walked around the house reading and touching whatever caught my eye. I saw a piece of paper with a message: “To the west wing, take the stairs and find your way to the library.” That was strange and spooky.

Who left this note? But something pushed me to that direction as I