Chapter 27

"Charles, if doing this will make you happy, then I'll jump," I agreed without a second thought, my teeth starting to chatter. Horace looked upset. He yelled at me, "Shayla, don't be a fool. He's doing this on purpose to mess with you! "Charles, don't push it. Shayla's with me tonight. If something happens, who do I blame?" Charles gave a small snort. "If she dies, that's so much the better. Less filth in the world." Lilith laughed, leaning her head on his shoulder. "Shayla, just go with Mr. Langsten. Charles won't forgive you. You're only making yourself suffer by jumping in. Why bother?" "Shayla, let's go!" Horace grabbed my arm and tried to pull me away, but I resisted. I stumbled, catching a glimpse of Charles' eyes, which were colder than the lake in winter. I yanked myself free and stared at him. "Charles, do you really hate me that much?" He lowered his gaze. "If you're not jumping, then move. You're in my way." "Fine. You hate me so much that it doesn't matter what I s