The next morning at the mansion felt strangely quiet. Octavia woke up earl. Even though they were living under the same roof for safety, she made sure to keep her distance. Every kind thing Declan did only reminded her of the years he had ignored her and the pain he had caused.She went to Seraphina’s room and gently woke her up.“Time to get ready for school, baby,” Octavia said softly, helping her daughter out of bed.Seraphina rubbed her eyes and smiled. “Good morning, Mommy. Is Daddy taking me today?”Octavia forced a small smile. “Yes, he is. Let’s get you bathed and dressed.”She let Seraphina bathe, brushed her hair neatly, and helped her put on her school uniform. While doing so, she kept her thoughts to herself. She still resented Declan deeply. Living in his mansion felt like a necessary evil, not a choice.When they went downstairs for breakfast, Declan was already in the dining room. He had prepared simple toast, eggs, and fruit for them.“Good morning,” Declan said, looki
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