章節 119: I Am Family?

Rushed steps echoed through the quiet hall as a frail figure made its way across the corridor. There was a frown nestled in between her eyebrows as her eyes moved around in search of a certain someone. 

She wanted to do nothing more than to confront him about the rumours she had only heard now. What worried her more was the fear of them coming true. It was something which she didn't want. Especially not after eavesdropping her way around the reason.

"Blake?" She ran up the stairs and called out his name without looking around. She just knew in the depths of her frantic heart that she would find him there. Where else would he be if not his own room? She had already searched the rest of the mansion in case he would opt for another place to enjoy some peace. 

"Is it true?" As soon as her restless eyes landed on his taut back, the question left her mouth before her mind could even process them. 

Silence.