The Unveiled Rose novel Chapter 27

With a warm smile, Luna was unwrapping gifts, expressing her heartfelt thanks to everyone around the table.

As the evening wore on, she became increasingly emotional, her voice breaking as she spoke, "I never imagined... that I could find a true family like this with all of you. It means the world to me."

"Let's not get into all that now," Leander interjected, clearly uncomfortable with the display of emotion and clumsily trying to shift the mood. "Let's eat before the food gets cold," he suggested, hoping to lighten the atmosphere.

They were all set for a cozy dinner in the dining room when Leander suddenly paused and turned around to see me standing at the doorway.

The smile froze on his face.

Following his lead, the others turned to look at me, their expressions turning sour upon realizing I was back. It was as if a shadow had fallen over their previously joyful gathering.

I could feel a fire of anger and betrayal igniting in my heart. It had been less than a week since I lost my child... And here they were, the very people responsible for my misery, enjoying themselves as if nothing had happened.

Ignoring their stares, I decided not to waste my breath on them and headed straight for my bedroom.

Yet, as I passed by Leander, he grabbed my wrist. "Great timing, honey. Why don't you join us?"

I stopped in my tracks, my response cold and laced with sarcasm. "So, we're celebrating her moving in and making you a happy family of four? What exactly am I supposed to be celebrating? Your success in causing my miscarriage?"