Chapter 129

Night slowly fell over the De Santos Mansion. The sky was dark without stars, with only the garden lights glowing dimly, casting long shadows across the wide yard. A gentle night breeze blew, cool enough to make one breathe a little deeper.

Giselle stood on the balcony of the second floor. Her body leaned lightly against the black iron railing, both hands holding a piece of paper that was already slightly crumpled. The letter was something she had read over and over again tonight.

Billy’s letter.

Her eyes traced every line she already knew by heart, yet her chest still tightened every time she reached the last part....