Darcie I ran inside, back to my room and my face was wet with tears. My legs were shaking, I was so scared, so confused and angry about what Charles said. He has caused trouble. He should have just kept quiet without saying anything. Now I feel so stupid and threatened by the last words his father said. I'm just supposed to be his helper, not a lover. They would be so disappointed in me, at the both of us. My fingers trembled as I merged them together. I was trying to breathe normally but my heart seemed to beat rapidly. I stood to my feet, pacing the room. Whatever Charles' doing, I have to stop him. But how could I, he just confessed how he loved each other to them. Could I still stop him?The knock on the door almost made me jump. It wasn't once or twice, just kept on drumming consistently. “Open the door, Darcie!”That sounded like Mrs Sterling. I closed my eyes and opened the door slowly. My entire body was shivering like I had a cold. I saw half her body and suddenly, she push
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