Chapter 21 How Can She?

• Catherine’s P.O.V
• I follow Xavier down the hallway without really seeing where I’m going, my legs moving on their own while my head feels too full, too loud.
• I hear Lydia behind us, her footsteps sharp and purposeful as she heads toward the guest bedroom, already talking to herself about drawers and space and what Caroline will need, like this is all settled and decided. When the bedroom door closes behind us, I finally exhale, pressing my palm against my chest as if that might steady my breathing.