Chapter 32

"Why are you crying ?"

The scene was oddly familiar . Except they had changed . A lot . She didn't have the will to lie to him . So instead , she chose to sob harder . She was curled up into a ball , her head buried between her knees .

Thomas tried again ,"Did...Charles say anything ?" Her body shook violently even at the mention of his name .

"What did he do ?" His voice was laced with concern . And maybe , a hint of protection .

"Look here . Look into my eyes ." Carina suddenly felt the most vulnerable she ever had . She slowly looked in his eyes . His eyes didn't seem cold like the previous times . They seemed like the eyes of her Tommy .

"T-Tommy...",she whimpered .

"Come in", Lyanna replied casually as a knock was heard .

"Did you call me ?" Cecilia's soft voice rang through her chamber .

"Yes . Sit ." Her tone was serious . Something was off , Cecilia knew it . She cleared her throat and sat on her mother's bed .

"Is everything going well ? All the trades ?" She hummed .

"It isn't about that . Tell me something seriously , Lia ." Cecilia's eyes turned expectant .

"Are you happy with your marriage ?"

Cecilia smiled mildly ,"Yes . Of course I am . Why would you think otherwise ?"

"And your husband ? Is your husband happy with you ?"

"Yes , he is . Did he say otherwise ?" She joked .

"The thing is...Thomas has been visiting Carina quite frequently ."

"So ?" She was too innocent for her own good .

"These visits...they mean something ."

"I don't understand , mother ."

"They were in love ." Cecilia's eyes widened .