Chapter 3 - The Edge of the AbyssElena stared at the man she loved.
She couldn't recognize him.
This wasn't the Julian who kissed her forehead every morning. This wasn't the man who had painted their unborn son's nursery himself.
This was a stranger consumed by betrayal that existed only in his imagination.
“I never cheated on you,” she whispered.
Julian's eyes filled with pain.
“Then why did my mother say—”
“Your mother is lying.”
The words stopped him for half a second.
Then Elena stepped backward.
Her heel caught the edge of the polished oak floor.
Julian instinctively lunged toward her.
Not to hurt her.
To catch her.
But his movement came too late.
Elena's eyes widened.
Her hand reached desperately for the banister.
May you like
Her fingers missed.
And suddenly, gravity took control.
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Chapter 5 - The Patriarch's WrathArthur appeared in the doorway.
Chapter 6 - Sirens in the NightRed and blue lights flooded the Hawthorne estate.
Chapter 7 - Purgatory in WhiteThe hospital waiting room was cold, sterile, and mercilessly bright.
Chapter 8 - The Doctor's VerdictThe ICU doors opened.
Chapter 9 - The Anatomy of a LieArthur returned to the mansion alone.
