As evening fell, Selina returned to the Cassius Manor after a long, relieved day spent with Rowan. Despite her eagerness to pursue her passion, lingering thoughts of what might happen if her identity were ever exposed weighed on her mind.
Even if the scandal had faded from the internet, the animosity toward her remained.
She dreaded the situation that awaited her if that day were to arrive. The recent scandal felt like a shadow from her past, a time when she nearly lost her grip on her mental health.
Maybe she wouldn't survive it this time.
Pushing those scary thoughts aside, Selina stepped into the manor and took only a few steps before hearing a familiar voice from the living room.
"Hey! Did you have fun today?" Noah asked, causing Selina to tense in her tracks.
His voice was unmistakable. She quickly turned to face him, her eyes widening in surprise.
"You... what are you doing here?" she asked.
