Sebastian gripped the bottle of whiskey tightly, staring into its amber depths as though it held answers.
Georgia. Pregnant? The words echoed in his mind like a cruel taunt. Nothing felt right anymore.
He set the bottle down abruptly and hurried to Sophia's room. She hadn't answered him last night, and the knot of worry in his chest only tightened. He knocked, waited, and knocked again.
Nothing.
Maybe she needs space, he thought, forcing himself to walk away. But the unease stayed with him long after he closed his own door.
By dawn, Sebastian awoke to the soft sounds of movement. Downstairs, Eve was cleaning the living room, her every movement stiff and unsteady.
"Eve," he called, his voice gravelly with sleep.
She jumped at the sound of his voice, straightening too quickly. "M-Mr. Knight," she stammered.
"Where's Sophia? Is she not up yet?"
Eve swallowed hard, avoiding his gaze. "Mr. Knight, she... she..."