Chapter 180

Fia slumped back on her chair as she sat in front of the dressing table. She cried out as all the suppressed disappointment and sorrow poured forth at the same time. She let out a wail before closing her mouth, trying to stop herself. Inside the bathroom, Conrad turned off the shower, trying to listen to what was happening outside. He could hear someone crying… Was it Fia? He thought that he had misheard it because he didn’t hear it anymore after a few seconds. Still, he quickly finished his shower. When the bathroom door opened, Fia straightened her back and cleaned her face one more time using a wet towel. Once she was sure that no signs of tears were left, she continued to work on the bottle in front of the dressing table. Conrad stood in front of the shower and stared at her for a few seconds before going to his study. When he came back, he put a big box on the dressing table. “For you.” Fia looked at him coldly and didn’t even acknowledge him. She didn’t want to think abo