Chapter 259

As soon as Matilda left my room that evening, I knew the clock was already ticking, moving so fast against me in my bid to keep the one I loved, the one whose heart was my resting place.

I quickly got ready and made my way to my father's chamber, ready and determined to tell him the words that I have kept hidden in my heart all these years.

It was his study time, and he hated to be disturbed. He had often warned that not even a pin should drop on the floor whilst he study…

“My study time is my most precious time, and no one must come between my books and I,” he would often remind Ava and I.

But there was nothing ‘threatening’ about his words that day as I stormed to his study, my heart pounding with anger and frustration.

“Leonard !,” he said, as soon as the door way way, surprised to see me.

“Father,” I just said.

“I thought my words were clear about…”

“I know, father,” I said, abruptly cutting him short before he could complete the words. “But I must speak to you about something