The Appeal

The air was thick with the scent of jasmine as Karen stood on the veranda of the grand Marco estate, her heart heavy with the burden of her unspoken words. It had been months since Karen and Marco had truly spoken, and even longer since the incident in the train station. The tension between them was palpable, but Karen was ready to tire to adjust things with her husband.

Karen had spent the last few weeks trying to reach out to Jason, who had distanced himself, retreating into the solitude of his apartment in the city.

She had called, sent messages, even written him letters—each one filled with the hope that he would come back to her, back to the life in the estate.

But Jason remained silent, his pain and doubts holding him back from returning to the place that held so many memories, both beautiful and painful.

She knew the reasons for his hesitation. The Marco family was not just any family; the fighting, legacy, power, and expectations weighed heavily on Jason’s shoulders.

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