Chapter 46

Gloria, fully aware of what she was doing, jumped when she heard Jacob's voice. She quickly grabbed the towel and wrapped it around herself before turning to face him.

— I’m really sorry, Jacob. I didn’t know you’d be home this early. I was about to take a shower, but there’s no water running in the guest room, where I’m supposed to shower. And since I can’t go into Sophia’s room, I decided to come here. Really, I’m sorry, she said, trying to justify herself, a slight embarrassment in her voice.

Jacob, slightly taken aback, remained silent for a few moments, his gaze shifting from the towel to Gloria. He eventually nodded.

— It’s not a big deal, he replied calmly. I was just surprised to see you here, in our bedroom, which belongs only to Charlotte and me. But anyway, it’s not a problem. I’ll check what’s going on with the guest room shower. Maybe it’s just a small technical issue.

Gloria gave him a timid smile.

— Alright, thank you, Jacob.