chapter 136

Mrs. Martin leaned back in the tub, the warm water soothing her tense muscles as she closed her eyes and let the petals float around her.

She inhaled deeply, letting the subtle fragrance calm her nerves while her mind plotted her next move.

She couldn’t afford any mistakes now; everything had to be perfectly executed.

After a long soak, she dried herself off and slipped into a silk robe.

She stared at her reflection in the mirror, practicing the sweet, innocent smile that had fooled Jason’s father so easily.

It was almost amusing how gullible he was, but she had to remember that underestimating him could be a costly mistake.

She stepped out of the bathroom to find Jason’s father setting the table for dinner.

The aroma of freshly prepared dishes filled the room, and she put on her best smile as she approached him.

“Smells wonderful,” she said, wrapping her arms around his waist from behind.

“You always know how to spoil me.”

He turned and kissed her forehead, his eyes filled with