The Last Chance

[Ellie's P.O.V.]

I had no choice but to follow him, still wondering why he was acting like this.

After entering Anton's office, Father closed the door. He had a serious expression on his face. I had a few guesses but I was still riddled with anxiety.

"When you brought me and your mother around the hotel, there was only one place that you didn't take us to." Father deliberately paused and stared at me like a hawk, making it impossible for me to lie. "There's a wizard living there, right?"

This wasn't good. Father did hear my conversation with Hart. He might have even gone there personally too. I should have known. Every time I came out of the wizard's place, my body would be covered by a strange smell, probably from the wizard's place.

I cursed myself for being so careless, but I still asked, "How did you know?"