Chapter 30: Away

Nathalia’s POV

I woke up feeling light and as if I were still on cloud nine. Even though I hadn’t caught Stephen this morning, it was alright. I anticipated that he would leave early again.

I woke up with a smile before getting up and peering out of the window. I warmly greeted the mafia guards stationed outside the mansion.

“Good morning!”

They looked up at me and nodded. “Good morning, Madame!”

I chuckled at their formality. I left the window and quickly got ready for the day. Before heading out, I visited Belen, who was busy watering the plants in the garden.

“You seem happy today. I hope you’ll always be this smiling,” she said, taking my hand and giving it a gentle tap.

I nodded. “Exactly. Let’s have dinner together again tonight, shall we?”

“You really are such a child. Now go, or you might be late for your class.”

I looked down at my watch. There was only half an hour left before my first class.

I bid her goodbye and left in a hurry, heading towards where my car was parked.

How