MasukThe morning sun poured softly into the mansion, painting the room with golden light. Adrian sat on the couch, holding baby Liam in his arms. The tiny boy had his father’s eyes and his mother’s gentle lips. He looked so peaceful, wrapped in a white blanket. Savannah walked out of the bedroom, her hair loose and shining, wearing a simple light blue dress. She stopped when she saw Adrian trying to make Liam smile. A warm smile spread across her face. “You’re already spoiling him,” she said playfully. Adrian looked up at her and grinned. “Of course. Look at him, Savannah — he’s perfect.” Savannah walked closer and sat beside him. “That’s because he looks like you.” Adrian chuckled. “Maybe a little. But he has your calmness. Look at how he just stares at me like he understands everything.” Savannah laughed softly. “He’s just wondering why his daddy talks so much.” Adrian gave her a look. “You think so?” She nodded, still smiling. “Yes. But I love hearing you talk to
The smell of coffee filled the dining room as the morning sun slowly crept through the big glass window. The maids moved quietly, setting the table with fresh bread, boiled eggs, and fruit juice. The air in the house was calm, different from the usual tension that often surrounded it. Nathaniel walked down the stairs, his hands in his pockets. He looked tired but peaceful. He hadn’t said much since waking up, but at least he wasn’t angry. When he reached the dining room, Cassandra was already sitting at the table, dressed in a simple silk robe. Her hair was tied neatly, and her face had no makeup, only softness. She looked up as he entered. “Good morning,” she said, her voice small. Nathaniel nodded. “Morning.” He sat opposite her, and the maid quickly poured coffee for him. Cassandra picked up her cup, trying to hide her nervous fingers. It had been a long time since they sat together for breakfast. For a few minutes, they both ate in silence. The only sound was the cli
It was already past midnight when Nathaniel drove into the compound. The lights in the mansion were off, only the soft garden lamps were on. He sat inside the car for a while, holding the steering wheel tightly. His mind was full. He didn’t even know why he came back. Maybe it was guilt, or maybe it was the way Cassandra’s voice kept echoing in his head even after their fight. He sighed deeply, got down from the car, and walked toward the door. The guards greeted him, but he only nodded and went inside quietly. The house was silent. He walked past the living room and noticed an empty cup on the table, the coffee stains still fresh. He frowned and looked around — the place looked lonely, cold, and messy. Nathaniel went upstairs slowly. When he reached the bedroom, he opened the door gently. Cassandra was on the bed, sleeping deeply. Her hair was scattered over the pillow, and her face looked tired. He stood there for a long moment, watching her. She didn’t look
The morning came slowly, shining through the curtains and lighting up Cassandra’s face. She had been awake all night, turning from one side of the bed to the other. Her eyes were red, and her lips dry. Nathaniel had not come home, and the silence in the mansion made her go crazy. When she finally got up, she went straight to the dining table. Her face looked tired, but her anger was written all over it. “Where is my coffee?” she asked coldly. The maids who were standing around looked at one another. One of them, a small girl named Rose, came forward quickly. “I’m sorry ma’am, I’ll bring it now.” Cassandra glared at her. “You should have done that long ago! You people are becoming lazy these days.” Rose ran to the kitchen, her hands shaking. The other maids kept their heads down, afraid to breathe too loud. They all knew when Cassandra was in a bad mood, and this morning looked worse than usual. Cassandra sat still, tapping her fingers on the table. Her chest was he
Cassandra woke up very late that morning. Her head was heavy, and her eyes were swollen from crying all night. She sat up slowly, holding her pillow close to her chest. The house was quiet, too quiet for her liking. She walked to the mirror and sighed. “You look like a mess,” she whispered to herself, trying to smile. But the smile didn’t last. Her thoughts were everywhere. For days now, Nathaniel had been acting distant. He barely talked to her anymore. Even when he was home, he stayed in his study most of the time. The love and attention she used to get from him had slowly turned into silence. She blamed herself. She knew she had been moody and distracted lately, thinking too much about Marcus and all the mistakes she had made. But Nathaniel didn’t know that — and she didn’t want him to. Cassandra dressed up neatly and went downstairs. The maids greeted her, but she barely answered. She sat at the dining table, staring at her untouched food. After a few minutes, Nathaniel
Cassandra woke up feeling a little lighter that morning. For the first time in weeks, she smiled to herself. She sat up on the bed and touched the drawer where she hid Marcus’s letter. It still felt unreal that he was alive. She took the letter out again and read it for the tenth time. “Cassie, I’m sorry for everything. I’ll come back for you when the time is right. Please don’t give up on me. I love you.” Her eyes softened. “I knew you’d never leave me, Marcus,” she whispered with a weak smile. Nathaniel had already gone to work. The house felt peaceful, and that gave her the space she needed to think. She quickly dressed up, applied light makeup, and carried her purse. She had to tell someone — she had to tell Vanessa. ---Vanessa was sitting in a quiet corner of a small café when Cassandra arrived. She was sipping iced coffee, scrolling through her phone. When she looked up and saw Cassandra, she raised her brow. “Wow, look who finally remembered I exist,” Vanessa said







