#Chapter 232: A Day Out

Abby I sink into the warm, fragrant bath, the spa items Karl left for me creating a soothing oasis in the spacious bathroom. As I relax into the water, I let out a contented sigh. It’s been a while since I’ve had a moment like this, away from the constant buzz of the city. Already, my body feels more at ease. All I can hear through the open window are the sounds of the countryside; no sirens, no people, nothing. Just birds and the breeze. For a moment, it feels just like it did all those years ago. I used to spend hours in this bathroom, soaking in the claw foot tub, reading and doing skincare. It was how I coped with my stress, most of which came from our marriage. But I won’t think about that right now. With the murder mystery book propped up on a small stand nearby, I lose myself in its pages, the tension of the storyline pulling me in. It’s a welcome escape from the chaos of the past week, and before I know it I’m not thinking about anything else at all. Time see