The moonlight still bathed the garden in its silvery glow as Eloise stood alone, the chilling silence following Estefan's departure heavy in the air. The once tranquil garden now felt oppressive, the shadows cast by the towering hedges seeming to close in around her. Her heart pounded in her chest, each beat echoing the remnants of fear and anger that clung to her like a shroud. The cool night breeze rustled the leaves, sending a shiver down her spine and heightening her sense of vulnerability. She needed to regain her composure and find a way to protect herself from the dangerous dynamics of the Van Alen family.
With her resolve solidifying, Eloise turned away from the eerie scene in the garden, her movements slow and deliberate as she forced herself to leave behind the unsettling encoun
