C29 Watch out

SEBASTIAN

It had been days since my encounter with Ethan, but the pain lingered, sharper than any physical wound. The memory of Callie’s horrified expression haunted me. I couldn’t eat. I couldn’t sleep. I couldn’t even focus on work.

She hated me now. She believed Ethan’s lies, and I didn’t blame her. He’d spun his web perfectly, painting me as the monster.

I buried my face in my hands