C20 A Hearty Feeling

I didn't know what to say to Matthew as I was dumbfounded. I looked at him and realised that his suspicion is responsible for his awkward attitude. It explains all the weirdness.

"What are you saying? Are you sick in the head?" I said in surprise. My heart was in my throat as fear washed over me.

"Exactly what you heard. You love Mr Charles and it's very obvious," he said in a whisper