Chapter 20. The Woman That Night

SEBASTIAN’s POV

As soon as Celine came to a stop in front of us, she directed her mournful stare at the woman standing next to me. At the same time... her fists tightened and her toe fingers curled, which caused my body to react in an unusual manner. I tried to get her attention by clearing my throat, but she continued to look as if she were going to murder her sister, as her eyes were fixed on her.

‘‘Celine! What the hell are you doing---’’

‘‘Oh... how are you doing, my dear sister...?’’ Celine cut her off and moved closer to show the intensity of her blazing gaze in close proximity. The lips of Brylee quivered, and I couldn't tell if it was from anger or fear; nonetheless, I could see that she was feeling anxious as she attempted to cut off Celine before she could finish her next sentence. ‘‘Mom is dead. Our mother is dead…’’

Celine’s words struck me as being inappropriate at the engagement celebration, but I didn't give a hoot about what she had to say at all. Ev