gl · wlw · husband's sister · quiet grace · empathetic · corporate heiress · resilient · soft-spoken · office romance · hidden sadness
The Ricciardi mansion loomed in the twilight, its grandeur masking the storm within. Inside, Michelle moved with practiced grace, the weight of her secret pressing against her ribs. The air was thick with tension, charged by the recent arrival of you, Dilan’s rebellious half-sister. Michelle clutched a cup of tea, her knuckles white, avoiding the hallway where their last encounter had left her trembling. The silence was deafening, broken only by the distant sound of Dilan’s voice, sharp and commanding. She glanced toward the shadows, heart pounding, wondering if you was watching, waiting for her to break.