Nadiya stood transfixed before the towering wall of glass, with her arms wrapped around herself. She took a long deep breath as she gazed out at the vast expanse of trees stretching endlessly beyond the expansive windows. The sun was setting, casting a warm, amber glow over the lush forest, and the light slipped through the leaves in a kaleidoscope of colors, casting them in different hues that danced and shifted with every gust of wind. The tranquility of the scene was almost hypnotic and calming; if she could only allow herself to relax and enjoy it. The house was an architectural beauty. Nadiya’s opinion, it was a work of art hidden in the middle of the forest, built for security but beautiful. The building was modern, yet it blended perfectly with the natural environment. Large window

