Elena's POV
I was exhausted.
Every inch of my body ached from the moment I opened my eyes. The weight of fatigue clung to me like an iron chain, dragging me down, making even the simple act of sitting up feel like a struggle. I barely got any sleep, my mind clouded with worry, my body sore from the endless chores Adrian had dumped on me. The mansion was spotless, yet he found new ways to make sure I didn’t get a moment of rest.
And now, after barely two hours of sleep, I had to face him again.
I wrapped my robe tighter around myself and took a deep breath before stepping out of the bedroom. The moment I reached the dining room, Adrian was already seated at the head of the table, dressed immaculately in a black suit, his piercing gaze focused on his phone.
I tried to make myself invisi
