Chapter 56

Feeling bored as Eloisa changed our itinerary, and surprisingly, Madam Celeste agreed to her decision for the first time. This unexpected shift disrupted our plans and drained the excitement I had for the day. Usually, Madam Celeste is firm about sticking to the schedule, so her sudden compliance with Eloisa's suggestion left me disoriented

Celeste made a decision not to let Elosa step foot in this city again but it's inevitable. Lost in my thoughts, the sudden ring of the doorbell jolted me, nearly sending me leaping from my seat in surprise.

"Who would bother to visit me here!" I whined walking to the door lazily to open.

"What-!" I couldn't finish my words as I caught sight of my unexpected guests. Before I could react, he tumbled onto me.

"Are you drunk?" I asked, steadying him as he swayed unsteadily on his feet. His breath reeked of alcohol, and his eyes struggled to focus on me. I could feel the weight of his body leaning heavily against mine, his knees buckling slightly with