Silence enveloped the interior of Caleb's Maybach as Odella and Caleb made their way to her new home. An unspoken tension hung between them, akin to an icy barrier that had formed. The driver occasionally stole glances at them through the rear-view mirror, silently observing the strange dynamics. It was uncommon to witness a newlywed couple behaving as if they were strangers on their very first day of marriage, but he refrained from asking any questions. Little did he know, Odella chose to fix her gaze on the passing trees, their leaves blending in hues of orange and green, as her heart raced like a drumbeat. She held her breath, making every effort to avoid any sound, fearful that the man beside her might notice her distress. She deliberately averted her eyes, unwilling to look in hi