The great fall

Elodie’s P.O.V

A knock landed on my room’s door and I was taken aback to see Mae right at the door. She had a lopsided grin that crept at the corner of her lips. “Are you surprised?”

“Of course I am, what are you doing here? Do you need help with anything, Mae?” I asked, darting my eyes back to the laptop’s screen.

Because of her, I had to round up the things that I was doing and I shut it instantly.

Fixing my gaze on her, I asked. “How can I help you, Mae?”

“You have a lot to help me with…….” A smug smile was boldly written on her face.

I had always known that there was something off with this lady. Ever since she said those words about Marcel being a flirt and dared to act like she was just joking, I had known that something was amiss.

“I am listening”

“I heard that you are Darius’s ex-wife. It is crazy how I wasn’t quick to recognize you. From what I remember, you were almost overweight but I am shocked that Marcel settled for you”

The smile on my face vanished, replaced by a