Chapter 45 Self-Harm

Lawrence left with a hint of loneliness. Celeste wandered and lazed for over an hour before reaching the villa's gate.

During the last ten minutes of her journey, Celeste walked barefoot. Somehow, her fair soles got pricked, resulting in a small cut.

This made Celeste realize something.

She did not know why Damon was upset, but she thought just walking home might not calm him down. If he wanted her to feel foot pain, she was okay with that.

Gritting her teeth, she shut her eyes and purposefully stepped on a sharp stone by the doorstep flowerbed.

Celeste winced and sucked in a sharp breath as blood began to trickle.

She steadied herself and walked through the door.

Liam had not yet left, and he stood at the gate waiting for her. However, he was shocked to see the bloodstains under her feet.

"Mrs. Bishop, what's wrong? That injury looks bad," he said, abandoning his usual composure and raising his voice for those inside to hear.

In less than half a minute, Damon emerged with a c