Chapter 34

Nathaniel

I’m driving home, my hands steady on the wheel, but inside, I’m buzzing with excitement. The sun is setting, casting a golden glow over the horizon, matching the warmth in my chest. Today is a rare, perfect day. Anna is leaving tomorrow, taking with her the shadow and guilt of my infidelity. Megra will never know. I feel a tremendous weight lifting off my shoulders at the thought.

As I pull into the driveway and park, anticipation quickens my steps. Today is special. Today, Megra’s wedding dress arrives. I can’t wait to see her reaction and to witness the joy and excitement in her eyes. I rush into the house, my heart pounding with happiness.

“Megra?” I call out, expecting her sweet voice to greet me. Silence. The house feels unusually still. “Megra, where are you?”

No answer. A slight unease creeps into my excitement, but I brush it off. She must be upstairs, or maybe out in the garden. I stride through the hallway, my footsteps echoing ominously. The house seems uncomforta