f the estate. The rubber soles of his shoes squ

ds trembling. "Sir. Master Theo

nches. He let out a harsh, ragged exhale. The crushi

him," Giov

aintings of Bartlett ancestors. They headed straight for the east wing,

oors of the medica

ierge physician, stood outside in th

ched up to h

ietly. "It was severe. But thanks to the equipment here

s holding. Her knees suddenly felt weak. She swa

door of the medica

Bartlett w

ooked flawless. But tonight, her blonde hair wa

sob. She threw her arms around her son

I was so terrif

d her, patting her back gently.

e pulled back. She wiped

inally noticed Clarissa s

over them. She blinked.

His shirt was completely unbuttoned at the collar, and

ieve looked

e coat was open. Underneath, her silk dress was completely so

eeks were flushed a deep, bright red from the humiliation i

brain connec

as instantly replaced by a look of absolute shock

dly. She covered her

ing her voice into a loud

tween their messy clothes. "Did I... did I interrup

. Her brain sh

e wet dress. The flushed skin.

hit her like a

r than fire. The bloo

frantically. "No, Genevieve, it's not-it wa

thrilled smile. She stepped forwar

cooed. "You young people are so passionate. You didn'

ly looked down at the floor, try

ole. She looked at Giovanny, her eyes wide with panic.

tood perfe

ed face. Then he looked at Claris

over Giovanny's eyes. A new, ter