IRIS'S POVPOST-WEDDING DISAPPOINTMENTI woke up slowly, the warmth of the bed wrapping around me like a comforting embrace. For a moment, I smiled, remembering last night, our first night as husband and wife.I reached out, expecting to feel Gavin beside me, but the sheets were cold, empty. I blinked, frowning. Where was he? I sat up, brushing my hair out of my face, my eyes scanning the room. His scent still lingered, but he was gone.Maybe he was downstairs, making breakfast. I got out of bed, slipping on my robe. He’s probably planning something sweet, I thought, trying to calm the unease building in my chest. But as I descended the stairs, the faint sounds coming from the kitchen weren't Gavin's."Good morning, Mrs. Russell," the maid greeted me with a warm smile. She was standing over the stove, cooking what smelled like pancakes."Morning," I mumbled, glancing around. "Where's Gavin?""Oh, he's already gone to work," she said casually, flipping a pancake.I stared at her, my he
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