Tensions at the manor had reached a boiling point. The fire incident had only escalated Amara’s jealousy, and Lily couldn’t shake the feeling that she was walking on eggshells every time she crossed paths with her. Amara had become more reckless, her mood swings sharper, and her actions more erratic. Lily knew that Amara was hurting, but it was becoming increasingly difficult to sympathize with her when she was clearly pushing boundaries in dangerous ways.
The following days were filled with silence. Neither Lily nor Amara spoke much, but the tension in the air was palpable. Every glance, every brush of their shoulders seemed to spark with unspoken resentment. The only time the silence was broken was when Alexander called to check on the manor, his voice warm yet distant as he asked how t
