Chapter 127: Surprise Visit (1)
"Catherine?" A devious smile graced Abbot’s lips as he found pleasure in watching her drain of colors, and he said. "To be honest, I wish I was even more surprised to hear that you were the mastermind behind all of this, but then, you were always a pretty devil in disguise and I expected to see this happening sooner."
"A...Abbot?!"
Closing the door behind him, Abbot took unhurried steps to where they stood, and a tsk of disappointment left his lips as he shook his head in pity. "How sad, if Orson gets to hear a word about what you’ve done to Madeline, he would be devastatingly crushed that his own loving sister would take such a huge step to kill someone."
Catherine immediately shook her head as she understood the dangerous threat that was laced to his every word. "I didn’t do it to kill her, I would never think of taking the life of someone....it wasn’t supposed to kill her." She explained to Abbot who’s impassive gaze was fixed on her, oblivious to the fact that he was actually enjoying her quiver in front of him.
"My little brother here is so naive." Abbot’s no sorry gaze shifted to Jeremy before looking at his bandaged palm. "He could have killed someone because of his carelessness, and my brother would have faced a death sentence because of your inability to think before acting out a plan."
"Abbot-"
"Shut up, I’m not done." Abbot silenced him up, rendering Jeremy mute, and his darkened expression lit up with a smile as he looked at Catherine, sensing her fear and how much his presence intimidated her to her bones.
"Do not worry, I shall not tell a soul." Abbot made a zip motion. "I cover up my brother’s sins pretty well, you’d be surprised to hear of how many skeletons he has occupying his cupboard." He chuckled mirthlessly, giving off a vibe that still screamed danger to Catherine who was starting to sweat.
Hearing this, both Catherine and Jeremy exchanged glances, unsure of if they should feel relieved or frightened by his assurance to keep their secret amongst them alone.