chapter24

Catherine pov.

I walked around the castle for a bit, contemplating my next move. If anyone were to harm Lux or subject him to suffering, it would fall upon my shoulders to exact justice.

All I long for is to have my child back so I can vanish and live the life I truly desire. But what if I continue masquerading as this Lora? How will I ever reclaim my child?

Anxiety gripped me tightly, and my pounding head intensified the worry. Hastily, I rushed back to Lora's room, now my own, and sank onto the bed.

Suddenly, a knock shattered my thoughts, drawing my gaze to the door. Phillips, a familiar face, entered the room.

"Hi, Lora," he greeted, drawing nearer to where I sat.

"Hello, Phillips," I replied, reciprocating his approach. "Why have you come?" I inquired cautiously, uncertain of Lora's usual activities. Who knows what secrets she harbors in her leisure time?

"It's nothing, Lora. I simply wanted to ask if you'd like to take a walk with me outside," he uttered, his words reveali