Chapter 52

I lowered my head, avoiding his gaze. Tristan suddenly asked, "Did Uriah and Camila stop by today?" I was taken aback. I didn't expect him to ask about them. I nodded. He continued to ask, "Did they say anything unpleasant?" I shook my head. He pressed further. "Really? They didn't say anything at all?" I shook my head once again. He studied me carefully before finally responding, "Okay. You should go upstairs and get some rest." I lifted my gaze to look at him, struggling to find the right words I had been rehearsing all afternoon. Seeing that I hadn't moved, Tristan asked, "What's wrong? Are you feeling sick? Or is there something you wanted to say?" I quickly shook my head. "No. I'm fine. It's nothing." With that, I hurried toward the stairs. But just as I was about to make my way upstairs, Tristan called after me, "Don't bother with what Uriah and Camila said. Just ignore them." I nodded instinctively. "Once I finish up with work tomorrow, I'll start to look