Chapter 524

Chloe Grace returned to the villa, just as the evening descended into twilight. In winter, the evening sky seemed to hold colors far more vivid than usual, a burst of flaming hues fading into the horizon. Inside the villa, the aroma of home-cooked meals wafted through the air, mingled with the faint, carefree laughter of children playing somewhere in the house. It was a scene brimming with the warmth of domestic life, and it brought a sense of clarity to her heart. Her decision felt right. She parked the car and stepped into the foyer, slipping off her coat. Before she could take another step, one of the housekeepers approached her. "Dinner will be ready at six. Madam, should I serve Mr. Turner downstairs, or bring it to his room?" The title "Madam" made her pause. She didn’t correct the housekeeper. Instead, after a moment’s thought, she replied, “I’ll head upstairs and ask him. You go ahead and set up for six.” But she didn’t immediately head upstairs. Hesitating, Chloe reached into