#Chapter 321: A Night of Peace

Cautiously, I entered Timothy's apartment, my footsteps echoing in the silence that enveloped the space. "Timothy? Duke?" I called out, surprised by the absence of both Timothy and his dog, who would’ve come running to the door in most cases. The living room revealed no signs of their presence, except for a flower arrangement adorning the coffee table. My gaze fell upon a single note, neatly placed amidst the petals. Intrigued, I picked it up, unfolding the paper to reveal Timothy's unmistakable handwriting. "Evie, I'm sorry. I shouldn’t have taken my anger out on you. You mean the world to me. -Timothy" The brevity of the apology left me with a sense of unease, and my eyes caught the trail of flower petals scattered on the floor. A silent invitation, it seemed, urging me to follow their delicate path. I traced the petals through the apartment, my curiosity growing with each step. The trail led me to the bathroom, where the sound of running water and the sweet aroma of bubbles fil