Amidst the walls of Vincent's residence, a day of joy and anticipation unfolded. Harriet, Zane's mother, busied herself with the final touches, overseeing every detail meticulously. For the first time in years, a profound sense of contentment filled her heart. Zane, her enigmatic and often distant son, was bringing someone home, someone special to introduce to the entire family.
Harriet had long worried about Zane. His reckless behavior, his cold ruthlessness, it all weighed heavily on her. She yearned for him to be more like his father, Mathew, a kind and caring man who had been the heart of their family. The mere thought of her late husband brought tears to her eyes, a bittersweet ache that never truly left her.
Reaching for a photo frame on the side table, Harriet gently cradled the i
