Chapter 13

CHRISTIAN Those eyes—fiercely red, burning with rage. They shocked me to the depths of my very bones. In the five years of our marriage, I have never before witnessed such aggression from her. She is a calm and quiet persona. Was the displayed aggression truly necessary? Or, did I simply fail to understand Veronica's true nature? As I closed my eyes, memories of our unexpected reunion resurfaced. Her smiles, her confident demeanour, even her anger— all felt new and unfamiliar, as if I were encountering a completely new person who happened to share my ex-wife's features. I wonder if others feel the same way, or was it just me?— My thoughts were interrupted by a gentle touch on my arm. "Chris, are you okay?" Celine's voice followed next. I withdrew my arm from her touch and opened my eyes. She was leaning over me, her eyes filled with concern. I frowned, sitting up straight. "What are you doing here?" I couldn't help the curtness of my tone. Her lips pursed, biting on them as her eyes tu