Chapter 57

Ethan's POV

The moment I entered the house, I had the feeling that something was wrong somewhere. I looked around the living room, trying to take in some details that were out of place.

Almost immediately, I heard rushed footsteps coming downstairs. I knew instantly that it was Anastasia; I don't know why, but my heart started beating a little bit faster in anticipation of seeing her.

When she came into view, I realized that this wasn't the same Anastasia I had left at home. Her eyes were huge and looked kind of scared.

“Where have you been?" she hiccuped.

“I've been out. What's the problem?" I asked, almost frowning.

"I was… I was so scared. I thought th—that something was wrong with you too," she stuttered, tears brimming in her eyes.

“Scared of what? I'm right here before you. Did anything happen to you? Did anyone touch you? Did they come in? Where's Max?" I bombarded her with questions.

At that point, I didn't even remember that I was also trying to settle some things personally;