80.Chapter 80

At the sound of a knock at the door, Cleo's heart leaped with joy, her sorrow instantly dissipating.

Cleo quickly wiped away her tears, checked the mirror to make sure no trace remained, then put on an aloof air before opening the door. But it was just Marta.

Cleo felt the joy that had welled up in her heart vanish in an instant, like a wave crashing against the shore and retreating back into the