Alliyah Agustin-AstleyWe finished eating dinner swiftly, the atmosphere light yet quietly charged, as if something unspoken lingered between us. Afterward, Alexander suggested a short walk to help digest the meal, and I gladly agreed. The night air felt cool against my skin as we stepped into the backyard, where the Olympian-sized pool stretched out before us.Soft underwater lights illuminated the clear water, casting rippling reflections against the surrounding walls. The glow made the entire space look almost unreal—majestic, serene, and dangerously inviting. For a moment, I found myself staring at it, half-tempted to jump in and forget everything else.“Hubby,” I finally called out, breaking the comfortable silence as I noticed him matching my pace effortlessly. “Were you just… really angry that I didn’t inform you I was going to meet with… William for a business meeting?”He didn’t answer right away. His expression was unreadable, his jaw tight, so I continued before my nerves
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