less as his eyes widen with dis

art thumps heavily in her chest. "It was from

deas and doubts as he was pacing back and forth in the room. Having a child out of wed

worried expression on his face, he strokes his hair. He pa

firmed, I believe it would be best if you mo

x's suggestions. It had not occurred to

in wit

a doubt. If the child truly belongs to me

I'll move i

ement, I'll send my driv

n to be a dad, at least not yet. He paces to and forth in his study room. With a tumbler of whisky in hand, he settles into a soft a

ip of his drink. Anxiety, worry, and uncertainty are all racing through his mind. His phone beeps on the side tabl

o, mo

nce you visited, Alex, my sweeth

, Alex moves in his seat uneasi

your mother? Alex, you have to schedu

as his eyes return to the flames. "I underst

ents you can't fulfil." The line goes silent as his m

he finishes his drink, the burning feeling in his throat reflecting the chaos in his he

rat

surrounded by cardboard boxes and a whirlwind of emotions. Packing up her belongings felt like unravelling

thought of starting this new chapter with Alex. The excitement of moving into Mr Alex's

tcase with a click, and she was ready to leave. Her doorbell rang just in time. She was sure that must be Mr Alex's driver, he had promised to send his

help you with that, he offered to help her carry he

we of the manor's magnificence as I watched, its ancient stone façade sparkling with the warm glow of the setting sun's golden hues. T

or, and there I stopped in my tracks. My eyes widened while my neck directed my head from left to right, my brain trying to snap pictures of every single detail of the manor. The sun streamed through the stained glass windowsill, bringing bright hues and an appealing, airy warmth into the room. The air was filled with the subtle

n when I first came here,

l, I see places like this o

me show you t

lovely, it was my first dinner with Mr Alex. I got downstairs it seemed I was early nobody was there yet, and dragging a seat in the luxurious dining area I sat down. I heard the sound of the front door opening, followed by the familiar footste

g with affection as he crossed the room

herine said giving Alex a quick hug.