Her Guardians Lost (Her Guardians Trilogy #2) by Jaimie Roberts

Author:Jaimie Roberts [Roberts, Jaimie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2014-12-18T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 13

I barely had time to breathe before the doorbell rang again. I was supposed to be on my way to Uncle Billy’s house, but all this had just knocked me for a loop.

Getting up from the sofa, I wiped away my tears. I hoped it was Michael coming back, but I knew that wasn’t likely. To my surprise, it was Paul.

“Oh, my god, Cassie. What’s happened? Is it because Michael’s leaving?”

I snapped my head up to meet his eyes. This must have been what Michael had to take care of this morning. He must have handed in his notice with immediate effect.

Knowing I had to say something, I just nodded. “Yes. Do you want to come in?”

Paul smiled and I motioned for him to come into the flat. I wasn’t sure what he wanted. Hopefully it wasn’t bad news as I don’t think I could take much more today.

“Would you like a cup of tea?”

Paul shook his head. “It’s okay. This is just a brief visit. I have some news for you.”

Sitting down next to him on the sofa, I said, “Oh?”

“I wanted to tell you in person because I thought you were owed that much. It’s Daniel. He pleaded not guilty in court. You’re going to have to give evidence about what he did to you.”

No, this wasn’t the news I wanted to hear. I didn’t relish the thought of having to get up in a court of law and tell the sordid details. I didn’t much like the idea that someone may tear my life apart and make me out to be something I’m not.

“Will his wife have to give evidence, too?”

Paul nodded. “I’m afraid so.”

“Then I’m not alone in this.” I sighed, sinking back in my chair, fresh pain flooding me. I couldn’t even begin to think about the situation with Daniel right now. That seemed like miles away compared to the grief I had over losing my guardian.

“You look so lost, Cassie. I wish I could make it better for you.”

I smiled, even though I was dying inside. It was going to take a lot for me to get through this. I had a goal to set for myself, and I was determined to see it through.

I had to remember. I had no other choice.

“I feel like I’ve lost my best friend, Paul.”

Paul raised his eyebrow. “Best friend?”

Nodding, I put my head in my hand, trying hard to keep it together. I felt Paul’s hand on my shoulder.

“I must admit, it did shock us when Michael came in and said he was leaving. Mind you, if my mother in another country needed me, I think I’d go running, too.”

So this was the excuse he gave. His mother needed him. Maybe he was right in his own unique way. I should imagine she would be needing him now. She must have missed him dearly all this time he’s been down here on earth.

“I’m sure he’ll miss you, but I’m sure you’ll see him again.”

I gripped my hair in my hand, trying to fight back the tears.

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