Days turned to months and before long half a year had passed. The gossip section was oddly silent about Mandy’s agency transfer even after she immediately started filming in a different role breaking away from her female fatale typecast. Showered with rave reviews, the public was hyped for her new movie coming out next year. Ida was happy for her. They talked occasionally online but unlike before, there was an awkwardness between them. Maybe it will go away in time, who knows? Ida stretched her arms overhead and arched her back. She felt exhausted lately. After Jason’s explosive argument at the dinner table, Ida has avoided going to the Jacques estate preferring to hole up at home. Kensley, on the other hand, was accommodating in every way and especially enthusiastic at night… Ida blus

