Chapter 48 (Fraying Nerves)

• My heart was pounding like crazy as I locked eyes with the man by the kitchen door. It's amazing how he looks way younger and more vibrant than you'd expect for his age. It's like he's got some secret fountain of youth hidden away somewhere!
• As I glanced at his features, it was undeniable that this man was the spitting image of Damien. They shared identical features, except for their eye color. "I asked again, what's going on here?" My heart skipped a beat as I nervously recoiled from the icy tone in his voice.
• "Your father is asking you a question, son," I strained my eyes to make out the figure of a woman who had suddenly appeared behind Mr. Dennis Albrecht. It was Mrs. Albrecht herself. My heart sprinted as Damien stood there, unmoving, his hand now wrapped around Sebastian's neck. His intense gaze was fixed on the trembling Sebastian, completely ignoring the presence of his own parents.