Chapter 250

Bellatrix was exhausted, mentally and physically. The events of the past few days, coupled with the exhaustion of catching up with company affairs, was taking a toll on her. So, the last thing she expected was to return home to see Elise looking more restless than she'd been in months. "Mom?" Placing her bag down gently, she approached the elderly woman who stood by Charlie's room door, watching the child create his latest decorative piece and placed a hand on her shoulder. "Is everything alright? Why are you so agitated?" She was so used to the woman's calm nature that the moment she noticed the uneasiness in her behavior, she couldn't help but feel concern. Elise took a few seconds to gather herself before she faced Bellatrix. "I know I shouldn't have," she started, those words alone told Bellatrix that something was wrong. "But..." "Mom," she held her hands, worry filling her chest. "Please tell me what's wrong. Did something happen to Charlie? Dad?" Elise quickly shook her head. "I