Chapter 66

Chapter 66

The following days plunged Evangeline into a grueling routine. Her efforts to keep Klein within the confines of their estate and prevent Daphnie from visiting led only to an intensification of Klein's resentment. Security guards were hired, but their presence seemed to stoke Klein's anger rather than quell it. Each day turned into a battleground, a struggle for control and acceptance.

Feeding Klein became a test of patience. Every attempt was met with resistance; he would smack the food away, as if daring her to give in. His childish defiance was a constant reminder of how far their relationship had deteriorated. Bathing him, tending to his needs, and making sure every detail of his care was attended to drained her both physically and emotionally. Her days blurred together in a cycle of work, care, and exhaustion.

Despite her best efforts, the emotional toll was visible. Evangeline's once vibrant demeanor faded into weariness, and her weight began to drop as she juggled her