Morning After

Chapter 26

The morning after the wedding, the world felt both familiar and entirely foreign to Kaitlyn. As the first rays of sunlight flow through the luxurious bedroom, she stirred, feeling the unfamiliar weight of a ring on her finger. The events of the previous day rushed back, bringing with them a mix of emotions she struggled to sort through.

The bed beside her was empty; Estefan had already risen. She glanced at the clock: 7:00 AM. No surprise there. Estefan was a man of routine, and his business cleverness demanded early starts. The realization that she was now part of this world felt strange. This was her life now being Mrs. Estefan Salvatore, a name that carried weight, prestige, and no small amount of pressure.

Kaitlyn swung her legs over the edge of the bed, her bare feet touching the cool marble floor. She took a deep breath, trying to steady herself. It was still early, but she knew she wouldn’t be able to go back to sleep. There wer