Chapter 17

I couldn't sleep that night, my mind consumed with worry for both Alexander and Rebecca. Dragging my tired body out of bed, I got up, got dressed, and put on my mask before heading out to see Victor to make sure both Rebecca and Alexander had left.

But as I descended the staircase, my heart skipped a beat when I saw Alexander standing in the foyer, deep in conversation with Lidia. My steps faltered as I tried to make sense of what I was seeing. Why was he still here? And why was he talking to Lidia of all people?

Stepping behind the wall, I peered around it, trying to watch them to see what was happening. As I strained to hear their conversation, my heart raced with anxiety. But just as I was about to make out their words, a sudden touch on my shoulder made me jump in fright. Whirling around, my eyes widened in shock as I came face to face with Allen.

"Olivia," he whispered. "What are you doing here?"

Clearing my throat, I looked around nervously, trying to think of something to tell