THIRD PERSON’s POV
Adrienne lay stretched out on a cushioned chaise by the pool, sunlight glinting off the water as she popped another grape into her mouth. Her sunglasses rested pushed up on her head, holding back stray strands of hair whipped by the light breeze.
The estate felt peaceful for once, almost normal, until one of the maids approached the terrace with quiet steps.
“Miss Adrienne, your guests have arrived.”
Right on cue, Zoe, David, and Miles rounded the corner of the house, waving as they crossed the flagstones toward her.
“Living the life, huh?” Zoe dropped onto the lawn chair beside Adrienne, kicking off her sandals and stretching out with an exaggerated sigh. “Pool, grapes, endless sunshine. Rough.”
“How’s married life treating you?” David asked, claiming the chair o
