Chapter 61

I padded down the hallway, the soft morning light spilling into the house and promising a peaceful start to the day. The faint aroma of coffee and freshly baked bread guided me to the kitchen. As I entered, I saw Arcel, our maid, bustling around the counter, her hands deftly preparing breakfast.

"Good morning, Arcel," I greeted her with a smile. "That smells wonderful. Have you seen Enzo?"

Arcel glanced up, her expression briefly clouded before she forced a smile. "Good morning, Mrs. Romanov. I believe Mr. Romanov had to leave early today."

I frowned slightly, sensing something off in her demeanor. Before I could probe further, my phone buzzed on the counter. I picked it up, seeing Enzo's name on the screen.

"Hello?" I answered, my heart lifting at the sound of his voice.

"Annizah, I won't be around the whole day. There are some matters I need to attend to," he said, his tone apologetic but firm. "Also, my mother is coming over. Just wanted to give you a heads-up."

I felt a