GABRIELLA'S POV

Walking down the dimly lit hallway, heading towards our room, a whirlwind of emotions swirled inside me. I couldn't help but feel surprised at how the evening had turned out, particularly regarding Margaret's unexpected kindness towards me.

She had always seemed distant and aloof, but tonight, she had been considerate and thoughtful, going out of her way to make me feel comfortable. It left me both amazed and grateful.

As I reached our room, I turned the key in the lock and pushed the door open. The warm glow of the room greeted me, and there, sitting on the edge of the bed, was Nicklaus. His smile radiated...