As the afternoon sun casts long shadows through the window, a car engine rumbles to life, followed by the sound of tires crunching on gravel. Nicholas, his face etched with worry, asked gently, "Are you feeling any better?" Forcing a smile, I replied, "Yes, thank you." A deafening silence replaced our brief exchange, both of us lost in our thoughts. Nicholas hesitated before tapping his fingers against the wheel. "Florence, I know you might still be shocked by what happened, but I want to hear the truth about last night," he said. "I was actually waiting for you to ask," I admitted. He glanced at me, surprised. "Really? You're not shocked or anything?" I offered a smile that didn't quite reach my eyes. "No, I'm fine." "Are you sure?" "Yes. Anyway, here's what really happened: I went to the balcony for some fresh air, and then an old maid—I think her name was Olga—told me to go to one of the guest rooms. I did. When I opened the door, I saw Mr. Agares and two other
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