Two months later, Patricia secretly came to Seabrook under the guise of a business trip.
We met at a café in the small town. Six months ago, Patricia had been elegant and capable, but now her face was filled with deep exhaustion and fear.
"Vivian, I'm truly happy to see that you're doing well now." Patricia looked at me, her eyes slightly wet.
I poured her a cup of warm water. "Patricia, what happened?"
Patricia held the cup, her fingers trembling slightly.
"After you left... Mr. Grant completely lost his mind.
"When he woke up and learned that you had 'died,' he destroyed the entire basement of the Grant family estate. That day, his serpent form completely lost control. Half of his body was covered in black scales, and he desperately searched the old estate for your scent.
"Mrs. Gr
