Chapter 125

It had been days since Martin and Adrienne had exchanged a word. Martin had retreated to the solitude of his study, while Adrienne had secluded herself in her room, indulging in binge-watching her favorite TV shows.

One evening, after completing her usual routine of showering and eating dinner, Adrienne felt an unexpected urge to venture outside. Looking around, she noticed the darkness setting in, and with no one in sight, she decided to make her way outdoors.

Adrienne couldn't shake off a hint of trepidation as she stepped beyond the gate. The absence of the security personnel intrigued her, though she still moved as silently as possible. Gradually, she opened the smaller gate, avoiding its creaking hinges, and stepped into the night.

It was her first time venturing beyond the mansion's confines, and as she walked down the road, she couldn't deny a sense of apprehension. Wearing a simple dress and comfortable flats, she repeated to herself,

"I'm not running away; I'm just going for