opening up the doors, she smiled when she saw him. “hi…” she said, stepping back to let him inside.

he can come by anytime.

she hasn’t stopped thinking about him.

“you never wanted to learn anything about me or my feelings, orion. so you make up things in your head.” she said, crossing her arms.

“you won’t do such a thing. you can’t keep winning these battles. the war will he much worse.”

“i did love you. once upon a time.” she said, peaking over into the office where laurent was working.

“it’s out of my hands.”

“i’m just as shocked as you are and i’m conflicted.” she said with a sigh, putting her book down.

walburga gently placed a hand on his cheek in hopes of soothing him. “she’s a bitch who deserves nothing but pain.” she whispered, looking into his eyes.

she gasped in shock. “that’s terrible! i’m glad you regained what you could.” she said, moving a strand of hair away from his face.

“i’m sorry.” she said as she placed her hands on his chest before she sighed softly. “orion basically did the same with me. big empty house…” she frowned in a playful manner.

“i see that.” she said as she placed her hands on his chest, tilting her head. “and how are you by the way?” she had heard stories about him. but they were rumors apparently.

shivering a little, she forced a smile at him. “laurent… hello.” she made sure to stand up straight as she looked up at him. divorce looked good on him.