Chapter 15

"Good morning , brother-in-law", Thomas greeted , his fake smile on display again as he opened the door of Charle's chamber . Charles nodded and looked away , his eyes bloodshot from drinking . "May I sit ?" Charles nodded again , almost afraid to speak . Thomas plopped down on a chair next to the bed , careful not to make much sound . "How was your night ?" "Good", he answered , voice hoarse . "I heard something ." Charles gulped . "You can tell me . You tell me all things . Don't you , Charles ?" Charles nodded again , this time making eye contact with him . "I-I kicked the girl out ." Thomas hummed . Charles let out a sigh . "Why are you all doing this to me ? All I wanted was to marry Tia and here you are , marrying me off to a bloody child who can't keep her mouth shut for one second !" Charles banged his fist on the table . Thomas shook . He had seen what a monster Charles could become if angry and he did not want to see it again .

"You know why you can't marry Tia", he calmly said . "Because my mother dearest said so", he spat venomously . "Mrs.Belle is the head of this household . We can never disobey her ." Charles scoffed . "If she thinks Carina is good for you , then you have no choice but to accept her . She-she will be good to you . You just have to get to know her", Thomas explained , a ray of hope prominent in his heart . "I don't want to do anything ! That is final ! I don't care if that woman kicks me out !" He raised his voice . "Try to understand Charles !" Thomas grabbed his shoulder . "Get off of me ! I don't need advice from a peasant born like you ! You low born !" He stormed off to God knew where . Thomas was left alone in a room . Heart full of insults .