Chapter Sixty-six: Heartache

Rosie’s POV

“Where is Greta?” I asked again, when he remained quiet. This time, he exhaled and stepped back from me. A frown marred my face as I stared at him in confusion, waiting for a response. He was acting strange and it was worrisome. Initially, he’d said she didn’t work in his home anymore but why couldn’t he just tell me where she now works? “Why did she leave and where has she gone to?” I took a step towards him and touched his arm. This time, he moved closer and held my shoulders. His eyes met mine and I saw an expression I didn’t recognize etched on his face. It was like a mix of anger and remorse.

“Come, sit,” he gently pushed me back until I sat on the sofa behind me and he took his seat next to me.

“Jian…” I was getting agitated from the way he was acting and he could see it.

“I’ll tell you everything, I promise but I don’t think you’re ready to hear it, Rosie. I don’t want to spoil your mood,”

“I can’t deal with the anxiety. Please tell me, what happened?”

Again, he dr