Chapter 32. Rejection

"How could you not check?!"

A shout greeted Carolus that morning. Just as he visited the Morales residence after learning of Daphne's condition. Thinking that Daphne was really sick as reported, he was not prepared for the anger that erupted right in front of his face.

"This woman is Ariel's ex-girlfriend! Why didn't you check her background?!"

Carolus swallowed hard. His hands clasped in front of him in a polite and accepting posture. He made no attempt to evade the accusations he had received.

"I'm sorry, madam, but everything happened so fast yesterday, and—"

"Silence!"

Daphne snapped. The traces of emotion were clearly visible on her aged face. Her breath was racing, a sign that the current situation was truly testing her limited patience.

"Well, what can we do? What can we do? The whole world knows about Garrett and Elice's relationship! Everyone knows, Carolus!"

Daphne clenched her fists. Then she slapped the arm of the