That evening, Gabriel sensed something was off as soon as he arrived home.

Wilhelm normally would be watching television or fooling around at the villa, but today he was nowhere to be seen, quietly keeping to himself in his room.

As the maid came forward to help him change his shoes, she reported in a low voice, “Mr. Hackett, Ms. Wilkie isn’t in a good mood today. She punished Mr. Wilhelm and then went to her room. She hasn’t come out since.”

“Got it. I’ll go check on her,” Gabriel replied.

On hearing this, the maid relaxed. Previously, when Jane had been distressed, Gabriel was able to brighten her up...