Olivia stepped out of the car, her heels clicking against the ground as she headed inside. The driver gave her a polite nod before pulling away, leaving a trail of silence in his wake.
She stepped inside, the door clicking shut behind her, sealing her in silence. The contrast to the tension-filled meeting with Christopher was jarring. No biting words. No cold eyes. Just stillness.
She closed her eyes, drew a deep breath, and let the calmness wrap around her like a blanket. It was the only comfort she had. Eventually, fatigue overtook her thoughts, and she made her way to bed. Her body sank into the mattress, and before she could make sense of anything, sleep claimed her.
Morning sunlight streamed through the thin curtains, warming her face and pulling her from a dreamless slumber. For a
