Chapter 120

"You’re overthinking. I was forced to stay here. It’s complicated. I’ll explain when we meet." Without waiting for his response, Elyana set her phone down and turned toward the mirror. This mansion… Once upon a time, she had fought desperately to hold onto it, believing it was her home. It had been her safe haven, the place she had poured her heart and soul into, but now? Now, it felt suffocating. A cold, oppressive reminder of her past—of the woman she used to be. The Elyana from five years ago had been hopelessly devoted, clinging onto love with everything she had. And what had it brought her? Betrayal. Heartache. A shattered dream. She let out a slow breath, pushing away the thoughts as she grabbed her makeup brush. A touch of color to her lips, a bit of foundation to even out her skin—nothing too extravagant. Then, she picked out an elegant yet casual outfit, something that made her feel like herself, not the woman Daimon had once discarded. Satisfied, she turned toward Jessica, wh