The Café.
The café exuded elegance, with a soothing ambiance and soft background music enhancing the atmosphere.
But Phoebe couldn't enjoy it; she sat uneasily, her emotions a tangled mess. She had no idea why Melissa had asked to meet her here.
From the car ride to the café, Melissa had been silent, simply staring at her with an unrelenting gaze that made Phoebe feel uncomfortable—even a bit creeped out. She felt like she couldn't sit still and wanted to break the awkward silence.
Honestly, she wanted to leave.
She was painfully aware of her awkward position: Melissa was the woman Alexander intended to marry, while she was his hidden lover, a kept woman in the shadows.
Melissa's eyes swept over her with disdain as she elegantly sipped her coffee. Finally, she broke the silence wit
