Chapter 109

Vanessa’s POV I stood in the center of the lavishly decorated parlor, feeling the weight of the day's events pressing down on me like a suffocating blanket. The warmth of Amelia's embrace offered a fleeting moment of solace, a much-needed respite from the turmoil swirling inside me. But before I could fully savor the comfort of her presence, the atmosphere shifted abruptly as Cyrus strode into the room with his characteristic sinister smile. His presence seemed to cast a shadow over the otherwise serene surroundings, his dark aura suffusing the air with tension and unease.