Kya was up before anyone else. She didn't sleep well — not because of anxiety, just the baby pressing on her ribs at three in the morning like it had somewhere to be. She gave up at six, changed, and went downstairs. Mrs. Cooper was already in the kitchen. "Morning," Kya said. "Good morning, Mrs. Gray. Breakfast?" "Just toast for now. Thank you." She sat at the island with her phone and went through her emails. Her architect had sent revised plans for the Luxe rebuild. Her lawyer had forwarded two documents she needed to sign. Sadie had sent a voice note at midnight that she hadn't listened to yet. She pressed play. "Okay so I know it's late but I just need to say — call me tomorrow. I have things to tell you and I don't want to do it in a voice note. Also I saw something today tha

