Derek's POV
Skepticism consumed me as I held Bella's letter in my hands. I had vowed to sever all ties with her, to distance myself from anything even remotely associated with her. But curiosity gnawed at me relentlessly, pushing me to unfold the secrets within the letter's pages. With a deep breath, I braced myself and broke the seal, allowing its contents to unravel before my eyes.
"To My Lovely Derek," the words on the page greeted me, coaxing me to read further. Despite my reservations, I settled onto my bed, the weight of anticipation settling upon my shoulders.
Before you see this letter, I will have long vanished from your life. I write this to confess my love and care for you, and to offer my sincerest apologies for what I am about to reveal.
Entering your home and infiltrating
