Hours later, I walked back into the estate building and the entire air felt different, heavier even, and expectant, as though everyone already knew something had shifted, and they were waiting to see what I would do next. My heels clicked softly against the marble floors as I walked, I kept my posture straight and my expression unreadable.When I had walked in the last time, only a couple of people had turned to stare. Now, when I walked in, every single person in the estate turned to face me. Whispers kept on trailing behind me, but I ignored all of it.I had far more important things to deal with, and almost right on cue,“Nyssa.”I didn’t stop walking, but I also didn’t need to turn to know who it was. My mother, Sarah. She was standing near the reception desk this time, her arms were crossed and her expression was both tight and controlled“Where are you going?” she demanded, her tone low but sharp.I walked past her without a blink.“Nyssa.” this time, her voice carried more weig
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