As soon as Elena walked out of the hospital’s doors, a wave of relief washed over her. The air was crisp, the sun a golden halo in the sky— yet her heart was still beating cautiously. Leonardo moved silently just beside her, one of his hands rested gently on the small of her back. The ride home was quiet, but not uncomfortable. There was something in the air—something had changed, it felt delicate, threading between them.
As the car rolled through the gates of the Gold estate, Elena looked up at the mansion with a strange sense of familiarity. She no longer felt like a guest here. Something had changed.
Leonardo glanced at her. “You’re not going back to your room,” he said firmly as the car slowed to a stop.
She turned to him, puzzled. “Where will I bae staying then?”
“You’ll be stayi
