Susan descended the marble steps beside Dmitry, their fingers intertwined. The mansion seemed to breathe along with her — the silence was heavy, not from oppression, but from respect. She felt the eyes of the house on her, or perhaps they were the eyes of those watching her from a distance.At the foot of the stairs, Alexei was leaning against the wall, arms crossed, that lazy smile on his lips, but his eyes sharp as blades. Beside him, Sasha was fiddling with his phone but looked up as soon as he saw them. And there, standing near an armchair, was Carla.Carla had her arms crossed, her face pale and drawn, the deep dark circles under her eyes revealing sleepless nights. When she saw Susan, relief mixed with fear in her gaze.“Susan!” Carla moved forward, her voice breaking, and hugged her tightly. “My God, I… I was dying of worry!”Susan sank into her friend’s embrace, closing her eyes for a moment, feeling the familiar warmth she so desperately needed. But she also felt it: Carla tre
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