Chapter 24. My Father

Shimma’s POV

I lay on his chest, his arms wrapped around me. The rain had just stopped.

Five minutes ago was unlike anything I had ever felt. Sex with Mr. Mattias was always different. Over time, it always got better, as if we grew more passionate toward each other with every encounter.

“Why weren’t you at work today? You got me so worried,” Mr. Mattias asked. What should I tell him? There was no good reason. I couldn’t tell him about my dad’s sudden change. I couldn’t tell him I stayed up all night because I couldn’t sleep. What was I supposed to say?

“I felt a little sick, but I’m getting better now,” I mumbled.

“What?! Why didn’t you tell me? We wouldn’t have…”

“No, I’m fine now. My mom said that I only felt sick because of work, but that over time,