Chapter twenty-three
Chapter twenty-three The sun was hiding behind the clouds with a strange unwillingness, as if it was afraid of lighting the desperate wishes that shook the world below. I was also scared because there were no more stupid lies to rely on. Sebastian was long lost, my love was lost, and so was I. I rang the bell, driven by my own anger. Mrs Mc Millian looked out at the door, for once speechless. “I need to see Mr Mc Laine immediately,” I said. The objections stuck in her throat, blocked by what she read on my face. I climbed the stairs, taking the steps two at a time, as if I had wings. I opened the door violently, shocking Paul who was standing next to the desk. “Excuse me, Paul. But I have to talk to Mr Mc Laine. In private.” Paul murmured hasty words of apology and left the room, c
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