Chapter 24. Visitor

Hours later, he let out a humourless laugh as she gently stroked his pale cheek.

Her eyes watered, little rivers forming on her cheek and she wiped them away, angrily. she 

A knock sounded on the front door.

Her first thought was that it was Matilda returning to be with her, though that was more wishful thinking, and she hurried to the door opening it without a second thought.

The urge to slam the door in his face was so strong, Carla had to pinch her wrist to stop herself from doing it.

He chuckled, softly at the action, as if he knew what she was thinking and revelled in the misery his presence caused.

"Hello, Carla," Beta greeted with a smile like they were old friends. "May I please come in?" most of which Carla spent hating on herself, Matilda emerged from Mark's. The older woman looked pale, dark circles under her eyws, and years beyond her age.

Without a single word, Carla hurried into the kitchen to get her a glass of water and