CHAPTER HUNDRED-SIXTEEN: OVER THE EDGE

Catherine’s POV

It had been four weeks since I returned to Sussex, four weeks since I decided to give Alexander another chance. The therapy sessions were helping. We were healing, slowly but surely, and for the first time in a long while, there was a semblance of peace in our lives. Today, the store had been unusually busy, which I welcomed. The activity kept my mind off the lingering doubts and fears.

As I entered the house, I couldn’t wait to catch a hot bath, it was quiet. Pedro had gone to settle some family matters, Blake, the driver, had taken Alexander and the cook had taken an off day. I liked the quiet, or at least I convinced myself that I did. But something felt off as I walked upstairs to our room.

The door was slightly open, and I hesitated, the hairs on the back of my neck standing on end. I pushed the door open and froze. Olivia was there, standing on the balcony, her back to me. My heart pounded in my chest. She turned as if sensing my presence, a wicked smile curli