As soon as I reached the backyard I got down and quietly walked toward the manor.

My mother was not keeping well lately so two days ago she was admitted to St. Jude’s hospital in London. I did not know if she was happy for me or not as I never asked but she did not say anything before leaving for not being able to attend my wedding and so I had decided to stay at my grandfather’s villa as I did not get any peace of mind when Amanda and Larry were around.

My aunt insisted I stay at her place, but I refused.

As I walked across the...