Chapter 20 The Secret

Desmond’s POV

I am sitting at the base of the steps in the dark eavesdropping on my parents’ conversation coming from the kitchen. Well, it’s more of a quiet argument than an actual conversation. The tension in the air between the two of them has been thick sense leaving the hospital. Although, my mother has been doing her best to put on a brave face and comfort Selene. The worry and sadness are still visible in her eyes. She doted on Selene throughout the car ride and after we got home, until Selene finally fell asleep in the guest room. My parents hadn’t exchanged a single word until fifteen minutes ago when this quiet argument started. I came downstairs to get a glass of water from the kitchen and decided it wouldn’t be good to interrupt the two of them. So, here I sit, in the dark stairway, listening.

“I’m just saying, Lola, it’s a bit suspicious Williom locked his medical records from everyone. Except you.” My fathers voice carries through the room.

“Keep your voice down. Sele