News of a baby (2)

Xavier exited the carriage and looked ahead at the home he never had plans of visiting until his grandfather woke up. It was just as gloomy as he remembered it as if you would drop dead the second you walked through the gates.

His grandfather succeeded in designing his home to scare others away. 

Xavier walked up to the gates which opened when he got close enough. All he could think about was how nervous Selene would be if she ever came here so he wouldn't bring her along at any point.

The closer Xavier got to the front door, the more eyes fell on him but no one approached him since they all knew who he was. Xavier recalled his grandfather not caring for too many interactions with outsiders. At most times, he rarely spoke to the other relatives.

"Lord Blackthorn," a servant greeted him at the door.