The atmosphere in the room left Odella feeling profoundly uneasy.
Despite her awareness that Caleb harbored ulterior motives, Odella pondered the situation at length. He hadn't visited her villa merely to enjoy a cup of black coffee or to inform her Aunt Aurelia about their impending marriage. Thus, she remained in the dark about Caleb's true intentions.
An unfamiliar sense of irritation coursed through Odella as she observed her aunt's exuberance over the news of her impending marriage. In protest, she declared, "This villa will stay with Bale. I won't relinquish it to you or anyone else!"
Aunt Aurelia crossed her arms and regarded Odella with a displeased expression. "Look at how possessive you are! You're about to marry Mr. Ferell, and yet you insist on keeping this house? I'm sta
