That evening, the estate had settled into a hush. I sat before the mirror in my chamber, fingers working slowly through my hair as I braided it over my shoulder, the steady motion giving me something to focus on.The door opened softly behind me. I caught Coral’s reflection before I turned. She lingered by the doorway, in her nightgown, her shawl clutched tightly in her hands.She looked… nervous.“Coral,” I said gently, though I did not rise. “You needn’t hover there. Come in.”She stepped forward hesitantly, her fingers fidgeting with the edge of her shawl, twisting it in small, restless motions.For a moment, neither of us spoke. Then I exhaled quietly and set my hands still against my lap.“I won’t tell Darrell anything,” I said, my voice calm, meeting her gaze through the mirror.“But,” I added, turning slightly to face her more fully, “I think it would be wise if you did… at some point.”Her eyes dropped, the weight of the unspoken settling heavily between us.Silence stretched
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