Charlotte woke slowly, the heavy velvet curtains drawn tight against the morning sun. For the first time in what felt like an eternity, the Stewart mansion was completely, wonderfully quiet.There were no frantic phone calls, no urgent messages from the gallery, and no reporters demanding answers outside Morrison Gallery. There was only the soft hum of the climate control and the steady rhythm of her own breathing.Before she did anything else, Charlotte carefully pushed the duvet aside and went to the bathroom. She checked herself, holding her breath for a terrifying second before exhaling in a profound wave of relief. No further bleeding. When she walked back into the bedroom, Edward was sitting in the armchair near the window, a tablet in his hand. He was dressed for the office, but unlike previous mornings, there was no frantic urgency in his posture. "You're staying home today," Edward said quietly, setting the tablet down. It wasn't a suggestion. Normally, Charlotte would ha
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