Chapter 244

The drive towards the Lancaster Residence lacked its usual comfortable silence. Neither Bellatrix or Damien spoke, the silence that hung between was thick, charged with words and secrets; neither of them dared to speak. After a while the car eventually pulled into the premises of the Lancaster Residence. Without a word, Bellatrix turned to get out of the car, but when she pulled on the handle of the door, it didn't bulge. She sighed silently. God, where did she go wrong in this life? “Bella?” Damien’s voice sounded from behind her. She was in no mood for whatever he was up to, but nonetheless, knowing he now knew the secret of Charlie's existence, she swallowed her growing irritation and faced him with a blank expression. However, the very next second, surprise bloomed across her face as he suddenly reached forward, resting his palm on her cheek. She stilled, while he smiled, eyes shimmering in the exact same way that sent shivers down her spine. How hadn't she seen this side of him ea