HAZEL
When I open my door, I expect Nico to be standing there like always..... He isn’t.
I frown but don’t dwell on it. I walk downstairs and into the dining room. Axel isn’t there. I tell myself it’s fine. He’s probably late. He’s always busy. I sit anyway.
Time passes. Angela comes in, quiet as ever, and begins setting the table, but she only sets one plate in front of me.
That’s when I finally look up.
“Where is Axel?” I ask, keeping my voice steady. “Isn’t he joining me for dinner tonight? I know he's back.”
The room feels suddenly too quiet. Angela pauses with the serving spoon still in her hand.
“No,” she says simply. “Mr Moretti won’t be joining you tonight.”
I blink. “What do you mean he won’t be joining me?”
She avoids my eyes as she finishes arranging the plate in front
