Lydia pov. As I stood by my window, rain poured heavily outside. I watched the raindrops, feeling a sense of calm wash over me. With my eyes closed briefly, I decided to relax and gather my thoughts. The impending marriage to John loomed on my mind, and it felt inevitable. Lost in my thoughts, I didn't even notice when my room door opened and closed. Suddenly, I sensed a presence near me. Turning around, I was surprised to see Kat standing there, her drenched figure catching me off guard. I gazed at her, bewildered by her unexpected visit, and asked, "I thought your family had left. Why are you here?" She smiled and moved closer, her eyes filled with a mysterious intensity. "Isn't it customary to offer a change of clothes before you start asking unanswerable questions?" I gazed into

