The vast bedroom was meticulously cleaned, accentuating the desolate emptiness of the entire room.

Zoe's belongings were still present in the room: her clothes, toiletries, and even some items she used for painting—all remained intact.

They were left undisturbed in their original places; the servants had always refrained from touching Zoe's possessions, as if she still resided there.

At a glance, it seemed as though she still inhabited the space.

Her skincare products adorned the vanity, her toothbrush and towels remained in the bathroom, and her clothes and shoes lingered in the wardrobe.

When Zoe divorced Barrett and left with Penelope, she chose not to take any of these belongings...