"It's nothing, Amber. Just go to bed," Stefan said finally. His words were dismissive, his tone laced with annoyance as if her presence was an inconvenience.

Amber's heart clenched at his indifference, the sting of his rejection cutting deep. She wanted to confront him, to demand answers, but the hurt in his eyes silenced her. Was this how little she meant to him?

Sensing the tension, the woman attempted to interject. "Hi, my name is Jessica..."

But Stefan's sharp look silenced Jessica before she could speak even more. Amber felt a surge of resentment towards the young woman, though she knew deep down that Stefan was the one at fault....