Chapter 26 [1/2]

I stared at him with questioning eyes. I guess my conversation with Minty was still fresh in my mind, so what Percival said felt similar to what Minty was trying to imply.

"Forget it. I'll come down later and eat," Percival said while avoiding eye contact.

Was he under the impression that I'm unaware that Cadmus may have ulterior motives? He can't possibly think I would run back to Cadmus when I get the chance.

"Not you too..." I said with disappointment settling in my stomach. "Alright, you think he's trying to get back into my life? Do you really think I would take him back? Is that it?"

Percival looked at me and his lips suddenly parted. He looked up in frustration and ran his palm over his face.

"That's not what I mean, Katalina," he groaned.

"He can't fool me again, Percival. I'm not being stupid." My brows met as I felt a little hurt. "I know what I'm doing."

If it was someone else, I would've been angry at them for making that assumption. But it was Percival.

"Katalina, I know.