Isabella observed William standing alone on the balcony, appearing somewhat spaced out. She was about to walk over to him when his phone rang, and she saw his expression change sharply as he read the incoming text.

"What's going on?" Isabella wondered as she approached William quietly.

"Good morning..." She embraced him from behind, hoping he would reveal the message that had shifted his mood so dramatically. Instead, he quickly tucked his phone into his pocket.

'Why does he look so evasive?' she thought, fabricating a story about needing to leave for the day.

After making a quick check of the security measures and ensuring everything was in place, she...