chapter 103

Zack POV

Living in the mansion with Freda has infused every corner of these ancient halls with a new vitality. It’s no longer just a place of history and tradition; it’s a living, breathing testament to the love and connection that has bloomed between us. As I watch her move about the mansion, her laughter echoing through the hallways, I’m reminded of the profound impact she’s had on my life.

I would never forget the moment she called, her voice carrying a mixture of determination and vulnerability. The phone call had been a surprise, catching me off guard. But as she spoke the words, “I want to take you up on your offer. I want to come and live at the mansion,” my heart had raced with a wild mixture of emotions.

There was joy, undeniably, the exhilaration of knowing that she was choosing to be closer to me, to share her life with me in a more intimate way. But there was also a twinge of nervousness, a fear that I couldn’t quite place. It wasn’t doubt about my feelings for her; those