The morning after Fiore and Demeter’s conversation, the atmosphere in the house had shifted drastically. What had once been an air of muted anticipation had now been replaced by an undeniable tension.
Everyone seemed to tiptoe around the mansion, careful not to disturb the heavy silence. It all stemmed from Li’s sudden and unexplained departure. Before Demeter had even had a chance to confront him, he had already vanished, slipping away in the early hours of dawn without so much as a goodbye.
No explanation. No note. His actions left a trail of devastation, not only for Demeter but also for everyone who had been invested in the relationship. Even the staff, who had grown fond of him during his time there, could barely contain their frustration.
Demeter was devastated. The pain of his b
