The next morning, the tension from the previous night’s encounter with Lily still hung in the air. The Ravenswood family gathered around the breakfast table, the usual formality replaced by an undercurrent of discomfort. Lucius maintained his calm demeanor, his eyes betraying exhaustion from the day before, while Catherine sat beside him, trying to ignore the weight of everyone’s gaze. She could feel the eyes of the family upon her, particularly Lily’s sharp, disapproving stare.
Maximus, the head of the Ravenswood family, sat at the head of the table, his expression as stern as ever. He had been reflecting on recent events, and now, he was ready to make a decision that would change the course of things. He glanced at Catherine briefly, his gaze steady and sure, before he spoke.
“Catherin
