By the time snow had gathered on Isabelle's windowsill, her leg had fully healed.
"Madam, congratulations! You won't need the wheelchair anymore," the family doctor said, smiling brightly after completing his checkup.
"Finally... I can go outside again," Isabelle said as she got out of bed and stretched, enjoying the freedom of movement.
After more than a month of being cooped up in the villa, she had almost forgotten what the outside world felt like.
"Madam, I've selected a few pieces of jewelry for tomorrow's family dinner," Nia said, presenting the carefully chosen pieces to Isabelle.
Tomorrow was Christmas Eve, and Isabelle and Nicholas were headed to the Carter estate for the family gathering.
"These will do," Isabelle said, trusting Nia's eye completely.
For over a month, Sele
