Chapter 57. Caught in the Act

SEBASTIAN’S POV

I had a black eye and my side hurt from the punches Hermes landed on me. He did hurt me. But I was satisfied to know I hurt him more. When I return to the castle, I’ll put some ice on the injury and ask Amelia for pain medicine to help with the discomfort.

As we pulled up to my castle and parked in the garage, I noticed something strange. Normally, when I came back from a trip, the castle maids and sometimes Catherine would come out to welcome me. However, to my surprise, no one came out this time.

We got out of the car and went inside. It was even stranger indoors; the entire place looked empty like no one had been living in the castle. I went to the freezer, took out an ice bag for my black eye, and called for Amelia and the head maid. But there was no answer. I furrowed my brow in confusion and concern.

Is this what they always did whenever I wasn’t around? Taking the days off? I’ll definitely inquire about this and reduce their pay. All of