Chapter 118

Carson smirked, his gaze fixed on Lily as if enjoying her reaction. “My dear sister,” he drawled, his tone mocking. “I never thought you had such a special gift for me. I’m impressed.” Lily froze. Her stomach twisted even tighter. The way he was looking at her while saying those words, it felt like he was eating her alive with his eyes. Claire’s voice boomed on the phone, filled with irritation. “What nonsense are you speaking? Don’t tell me you’re high.” Carson chuckled low. “Nah, sis. But I think I’ll be high soon. Your gift is really beautiful.” His words were thick with playfulness, but they made Lily’s skin prickle uncomfortably. Lily looked down quickly, avoiding his eyes, but she could feel them burning into her. “What....” Claire suddenly cut herself off. Her tone shifted, sharp with surprise. “Are you in the country? When did you return?” Even though she couldn’t see her, Lily could almost imagine Claire jumping from her chair, her cold face breaking with shock. Carson grinned