Chapter 18

"Who else knows? Is it still just Ten and Lucas?"

Her father nodded, adjusting his seat.

"Good, the less you know, the better." She reached for the door, wanting to open it.

"By the way. Who's the new girl at the table?" Mr. Aiden stops her from leaving.

Gwen rolled her eyes.

"Her name is Fanny. She's the new nurse I told you about."

"Small, fragile girl..."

"It's boring too." She agreed, rolling her eyes again.

"Anyway, keep me updated."

Gwen reassured him and leaned in to kiss his cheek, quickly sliding out of the car.

She was walking briskly, past the security guard, and into the house, but stopped short when she was suddenly confronted by Charles, who just stood there speechless, looking at her.

"Is everything okay? I don't see you there."

He looked at her silently before speaking.

"I just came out. Give me a cigarette."

Gwen frowned.

"You don't smoke."

Charles did not answer for a long time.

Instead, he just continued to nail her in place with his piercing gaze.

"I guess we don't