Chapter 14: Kylie Creates Crisis for Flora and Graham

Kylie’s POV.

Submerged in the cool water, my heart pounding against my ribcage, I watched Graham approach the pool. My immediate reaction was to dive deeper, letting only my eyes hover above the surface, camouflaged by the gentle ripples. I hadn’t expected him here, right now, and the sight of him sparked a visceral anxiety that urged me to hide. As he lounged by the poolside, laughing with friends, oblivious to my presence, I gathered my composure, plotting my next move.

Logan, who had been a comforting presence beside me, excused himself for a moment to attend to some matters, his voice low and reassuring.

“I’ll be right outside if you need me, Anne,” he said. His departure, though inconvenient, provided an unexpected opportunity to act without his watchful eyes interpreting my every move.

With Graham distracted, I eased out of the water, my movements deliberate and unnoticed. Wrapping a towel around my shoulders, I scanned the area, my eyes landing on a potential accomplice—an