Olivia Westview
I finally got home, my body aching with exhaustion after the awkward dinner with James. The tension in the air had been suffocating, and now, all I craved was the comfort of a hot shower to wash away the stress clinging to me.
After setting down the shopping bags with the luxurious gifts James had insisted on giving for me, I kicked off my heels and headed straight for the bathroom. The moment the warm water hit my skin, I let out a sigh of relief, the heat soothing my tired muscles. The steam surrounded me, and for a few precious minutes, I let myself forget about everything else—about James, about the confusing mess my life seemed to be turning into.
Once I was done, I slipped into my favorite nighties. I padded to my bed. All I wanted now was to sleep, to shut out th
