Chapter 136

Clara

“Olena?”

I couldn’t fathom why she would be standing outside of my room at that very moment. It had been weeks since we’d last spoken or seen each other. I felt a brief wave of guilt wash over me for not keeping in better touch with her and Viktor.

“Yes, dear, it’s me,” she said through the door. “Could you and I chat for a quick moment?”

“I...Uh...H-Hold on,” I squeaked.

I swiftly rushed to