The Billionaire's Insignificant Wife
Laughter again—this time closer, right outside Alina's room door.
"Oh, Mama, look! They've installed a new chandelier in the master bedroom. So beautiful!"
"Yes, I ordered it specially from Italy. Murano crystal. Only the best for your room."
Your room.
Not "guest room." Not "temporary room."
Your room.
Alina closed her eyes, pressing her head against the wall.
Those voices continued—Clarissa and Margaret walking past Alina's door toward the master bedroom, still talking about furniture arrangement and decoration plans.
Their footsteps faded. But Clarissa's laughter could still be heard—echoing in the corridor, bouncing off walls, seeping into Alina's room like toxic smoke.