Forbidden Pleasures
Dear Stepmother 9
Racheal’s Painful Secret
The dark shadow of Maria’s blackmail hung heavily over the entire estate. Ever since Charles had handed over the first ten thousand dollars, an uneasy silence had settled within the large walls of the house. Maria had accepted the envelope of cash with a cold, knowing smile, but she had not made another demand yet. Instead, she simply moved through the house like a ghost, watching them from a distance with sharp, calculating eyes.
Charles tried his best to maintain a normal routine, attending his university classes and focusing on his studies during the day. Racheal did her best to keep the household running smoothly, organizing meals and managing the staff, but underneath her calm exterior, she was living in a constant st
