Chapter 186

• Mia’s POV
• As the night wore on, our laughter subsided, and a palpable tension filled the air. It was a mix of emotions—friendship, attraction, and a mutual understanding of the burdens we carried. At that moment, a connection formed between us that defied explanation.
• That fateful night, after the celebration, we walked together to a secluded spot in the estate. The moon hung low in the sky, casting a silvery glow over the landscape. The atmosphere was charged with an energy we couldn't ignore.