Nina My hand trembled as I pulled away from Enzo, watching as a whole host of emotions played across his face. I was still in shock; he had flinched from my touch. But why? I had never—I would never have—laid a finger on him. And yet here he was, the man who was strong enough to fight battle
Nina My eyes went wide as Enzo uttered those words. “I’m not entirely sure if I’m going to take this job after all.” It didn’t make any sense. Enzo had been so excited about this job all along, and yet he was changing his mind suddenly out of the blue. Something had happened while he was
Nina “It’s Mila, isn’t it?” I didn’t know why, exactly, her name came to mind. It was just as though I knew; maybe it was because of the strange way she had acted around me, or the way she had shamelessly flirted with my own husband right in front of my face. But it didn’t make sense tha
Nina “I can’t lie to you any longer. I’ll tell you everything, Nina.” As Enzo spoke, I felt a combination of dread and relief take over me. I didn’t want to believe that my husband might have cheated on me, but the signs all pointed to it. And yet, something told me to hear him out, because
Enzo The night air was slightly chilly as I stepped outside, a welcome reprieve after the stuffiness of the bedroom. As I made my way toward the sprawling gardens that lined the surrounding area, Nina’s words echoed in my mind. “This is not your burden to bear,” she had said. “You don’t h
Nina My eyes fluttered open in the dimly lit room as I heard the soft creaking of the bedroom door. A sliver of moonlight spilled in, revealing Enzo’s silhouette as he quietly made his way back into bed. He moved slowly and cautiously, clearly not wanting to wake me up, but I was already awake.
Nina The soft morning light filtered through the curtains, casting a warm glow over the bedroom. I blinked my eyes open, feeling the familiar weight of Enzo’s arms wrapped around me. His breath was slow and steady against the back of my neck, a comforting presence that never failed to soothe me.
Nina After I had some tea and toast for breakfast, Enzo was busy with preparing for his upcoming phone calls and my mother was nowhere to be found, so I decided to take a walk around the mansion grounds in search of the perfect stone or flower for the upcoming Moon Goddess Festival. As I headed