#Chapter 249 – Retribution

I wake at the sound of a drawer closing and the light click of ceramic on wood. I sniff the air and smile, opening my eyes to see a lovely cup of coffee just inches from my face. “Oohhh,” I say, pleased and sitting up. I smile up at Victor, standing next to the bed. “And to what do I owe this great pleasure?” I reach for the coffee but hesitate when I realize that he’s not smiling back at me. Instead, he’s very serious. “What?” I ask, my hands falling nervously into my lap. “What’s wrong?” Victor shakes his head and sighs, sitting down on the bed, his own cup of coffee in his hands. “It’s nothing to worry about, Evelyn,” he starts, nodding towards my coffee. “Please, have some. I didn’t mean to upset you.” “All right,” I murmur, taking the warm cup in my hands and pulling my knees up to my chest, watching him, waiting for the news. Victor doesn’t say anything for a moment, looking down into his coffee and collecting his thoughts. I let him take his time, studying his profile – t