The morning sun streamed through the windows, casting golden rays over the sprawling estate. Arabela stood by the window, her gaze lost in the distance, her thoughts swirling. She had made up her mind. There would be no more waiting, no more pretending. Today, she would face the truth, no matter how it shattered the world she had once known.The sound of footsteps behind her broke her reverie. She didn’t need to turn around to know who it was. Christine."I need to speak with you," Arabela said quietly, her voice steady despite the storm inside her.Christine paused for a moment before responding, her voice tinged with surprise. "Of course. What’s going on, Arabela? You’ve seemed... distant lately."Arabela turned to face her, her eyes cold, a fire flickering within them. "I know about the letter."The words hung in the air, and for a moment, Christine’s expression faltered, just barely. But it was enough. Arabela could see it—the crack in the facade, the truth starting to bleed throu
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