Abby
I sink into the warm, fragrant bath, the spa items Karl left for me creating a soothing oasis in the spacious bathroom.
As I relax into the water, I let out a contented sigh. It’s been a while since I’ve had a moment like this, away from the constant buzz of the city. Already, my body feels more at ease. All I can hear through the open window are the sounds of the countryside; no sirens, no people, nothing. Just birds and the breeze.
For a moment, it feels just like it did all those years ago. I used to spend hours in this bathroom, soaking in the claw foot tub, reading and doing skincare. It was how I coped with my stress, most of which came from our marriage.
But I won’t think about that right now.
With the murder mystery book propped up on a small stand nearby, I lose myself
