#Chapter 44-Same Fight New Day

Sebastian The two of us turn around to stare at the wood. We stay silent for a moment, waiting for what’s to come. Then, another set of knocks. “Sebastian,” Gregory calls out from the other side. “Open the door, I would like to speak to you.” “Shit, shit!” Evelyn whispers. “Under the bed, go,” I urge her, ripping my shirt off my body. “Why are you undressing?” “To give you time to hide!” I growl. “Son?” Gregory asks. “I’m getting dressed, hold on,” I call out, stalling for time. Evelyn makes her way under the bed, and I grab a few blankets and strategically lay them on the bed so that she can avoid being detected. I go to the door once she’s safely hidden and rip it open, trying not to look like I was just kissing his stepdaughter. “Yes?” I deadpan. “What, were you naked in there?” Gregory questions. I roll my eyes. “Well, I was about to go to sleep, so yeah, I was naked.” I pull the t-shirt in my hands over my head to act as an extra step in my lie. “Wha