After my shower, I wrapped myself in a soft robe and headed downstairs. The quiet of the house was unsettling, too big, too empty. I’d never liked silence that stretched on, especially not in a place this large. It made everything feel more lonely than it already was. As I reached the bottom of the stairs, I caught sight of something that stopped me in my tracks and made my stomach churn.
Jessica was standing right by the door, smiling up at Luca, leaning in close. And then, before I could process what was happening, she kissed him. Just a light kiss on the cheek, but it was enough to make my stomach churn all over again. I couldn’t hear what they were saying, but she was giggling, acting as if she had every right to be there, she smiled before walking out and shutting the door behind her
