It had only been days since I left Natalia’s mansion, but it felt like I was out for a year as I got back. My heart was pounding hard, syncing with the clicking of my boots as I entered the wide living area. Usually, Lydia was the one to show up and meet me first. But when I spotted Natalia walking down the stairs as she smiled at me, I paused as if my feet had stepped on glue.
“H-hi,” I greeted her, my hands jammed inside the pocket of my jeans as I watched her approach me.
“Charley, I never expected you to come back so soon…” she gushed and touched my shoulders. “Welcome back, Charley. So, does it mean you have finally made up your mind? Are you going to live with us for good?”
“Y-yes, Natalia.” Her steel blue eyes were so captivating, all I did was to nod. Before I melted like butter
