Elena's POV
The drive back from the estate felt endless. Adrian's hand stayed on mine the whole way, his thumb brushing slow circles against my skin. Leo slept between us in the back seat, his head on my lap, his breathing the only steady thing in the car.
I kept seeing Vanessa's face as she left—that cold, certain smile. Like she still held cards we hadn't seen.
"You okay?" Adrian asked quietly.
I nodded, even though my chest felt tight. "Just thinking about what she said. 'Some secrets cut deeper.' What else could she have?"
He didn't answer right away. His grip on the wheel tightened for a second. "We'll find out. Together."
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The penthouse lights were still on when we arrived. Mia met us at the door, face drawn but relieved. "Leo's room is ready. Margaret sent extra people. Th
