Chapter 42

• Seth POV
• Her voice was laced with a hint of satisfaction as she replied, “I've already taken care of Veronica. Let's just say her mother made quite a scene.” Her eyes sparkled with a subtle gleam, hinting at the drama that had unfolded. My expression remained stoic, but her eyes narrowed slightly, betraying a flicker of curiosity.
• For a moment, I was silent, my gaze drifting inward as if replaying the events of the previous night. Then, my eyes refocused on her, and I asked, my voice low and cautious, “Did I say anything…last night, when I was drunk?” My tone carried a hint of vulnerability as I feared what secrets I might have revealed.