Alec’s pov
It was a blissful morning, though the previous night left me uneasy. Odette had stayed over, sleeping in the guest room while I remained in mine. I couldn’t shake the sight of her from last night—how pale her skin had become, how skinny she looked. Clearly, she was struggling, likely low on funds, and barely holding on. But more than that, I suspected the viral video was still haunting her, casting a shadow over her every thought.
“ Take food to the guest room,” I ordered a meal as I strolled to my living room.
Okay, sir. I will. Right now.
My eyes widened as my parents came to visit. It's been a while since they've come to check up on me in my house, but now, on a beautiful morning, they chose to visit me, which was quite suspicious.
“Hello, Mom, " I said, getting up. “He
