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The Fading Mark

Author: Rhantee
last update Last Updated: 2025-11-08 11:13:09

​Amara spent the rest of the day consciously adhering to the rules Mrs. Rossi had laid out, reducing her presence to near non-existence. She settled in the master suite, using the quiet time to explore the vast, intimidating space. The dressing room was particularly jarring. Her canvas bag and simple dresses looked pathetic next to racks of custom-made designer wear—the wardrobe of the Signora Valenti, all purchased before her arrival, emphasizing the non-negotiable nature of her role.

​​By late afternoon, the suffocating stillness of the mansion became too much to bear. She needed air, light, and a break from the pervasive awareness that Emiliano was somewhere within the south wing, exerting his unseen power. Remembering Emilla's enthusiasm, Amara slipped out to find the gardens.

​The change was instantaneous. Stepping onto the terrace, she felt the cool kiss of the breeze and the grounding presence of the earth. The gardens were magnificent: a formal Italianate layout that transitio
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