Chapter 61_Nadine’s POV
I knew something was wrong the moment I saw the light flicker on the rooftop.
At first, I told myself it was nothing, just another meaningless coincidence in a house that had become far too crowded with secrets. But that uneasy feeling in my chest refused to settle. It twisted, tightened, and whispered to me in a voice I had learned not to ignore.
So I followed it.
I moved quietly, each step careful as I climbed the stairs. I passed Moana’s door, noting that it was slightly ajar, and my lips pressed into a thin line.
I continued upward until the cool night air brushed against my skin. The rooftop came into view, and I slowed, instinctively melting into the shadows before I was seen.
That was when I saw them.
Moana and Ashton stood a few steps apart, their voi
