chapter 73

Ruby Vexon didn't come home that night. The medicine Maya gave me made me sleep instantly and my fever subsided. I checked on Everley in her room and she was sleeping peacefully. I placed a blanket over her. The Gladiolus men came and they simply disposed the dead body somewhere secretly. Just thinking about what had happened sent a shiver down my spine. Why did Kace have to die so cruelly? When I entered Newana's room, Nafeesa and Newana were sitting on the couch. They glanced at me before continuing talking. "I am sorry for everything, Newana. I had no idea he was in that state," Nafeesa apologized. "It's okay," Newana said coldly. Nafeesa further spoke, "I don't want you to have any grudges against me. I will go back to Bangladesh after I have the baby." "What do you mean, Nafeesa? You aren't going anywhere," I protested, hearing her. Nafeesa smiled and got up. She pulled me into a hug. "I'm glad that you are okay," she said to me, "But this is not where I belong. I want