Fredric's POV

Today felt like a new day that was both quite pleasant and frustrating. Pleasant because I would separate from my grandmother, giving me control over Mathilda's completely irrational behavior. Frustrating because I had to live with Paula again, burying all my desires to be happy with Mathilda.

I would accept no more excuses from Mathilda. Whether she had sold herself to Hans or not, the fact was that she had already destroyed me by going alone with him to that hotel. Disgusting. A