Twisted Fate: Second chance Heiress
Martha poised and elegant in a cream blouse, Stewart in his pressed shirt, the newspaper folded neatly beside his plate as usual.
“Good morning,” I greeted, my voice strained, while forcing a smile as I took my seat.
“Morning, darling,” Martha replied, her voice warm.
One of the staff moved swiftly to set a plate in front of me, eggs, toast, and a side of fruit I had no appetite for.
Martha’s eyes caught mine, sharp beneath the softness. “You look tired, dear. Is everything all right?” she asked, her voice now laced with worry.
I hesitated, glancing at Stewart before answering. “It’s….it was a long night. I began, Tariq came to my room, said he had bad dream. And….he asked about his father.”