LIV’S POV

It had been a week since everything had shifted in my life. The hum of normalcy had returned, but I knew deep down it was only an illusion. My relationship with Kaelon had intensified.

I woke up early this morning, a mixture of anticipation and nerves swirling in my stomach. The office had become a haven of sorts for me—a place where I could lose myself in design and creativity, even if the underlying tension of my personal life lingered like a shadow.

As I entered the office, I was greeted by the usual buzz of activity. The lights overhead flickered on, casting their cold, sterile glow on...