Chapter 93

VERONICA I awoke the following morning feeling apprehensive. The prospect of meeting that woman and hearing her perspective had preoccupied my thoughts throughout the night. Regardless, I sincerely hope to discover the truth. Cadence and Zeon appeared cheerful that morning, as did Aunt Lucy and the household staff. While Cadence briefly looked for her ‘pa-pa’, a morning video call with Christian calmed her, and she did not ask for him again. After breakfast, I kissed my children goodbye and was just leaving the house when Auntie Lucy called out to me, "Veronica?” I paused and turned to her. “Yes, Auntie?” She approached me, a certain tenseness in her expression as she glanced around cautiously, seemingly searching for reassurance before addressing me… “So, have you come to a decision now?” She inquired. I felt a little confused and frowned slightly, “about what, Aunt Lucy?” She sighed deeply, her face contorted with worry. “About your relationship with Christian?” she stated, and I sti