Chapter 15 Beneath The Surface

• The first rays of dawn cast a golden glow over the Blackwood Manor as Adrian and Sophia stood together on the balcony. The silence between them was comfortable, but Sophia's mind churned with the weight of Adrian’s revelations.
• When they finally stepped back inside, Adrian glanced at the clock. “I have an early meeting,” he said, his tone resigned. “But I’ll keep my phone on in case you need anything.”
• Sophia nodded, her gaze lingering on him as he prepared to leave. “Be careful,” she said softly, a flicker of worry in her voice.