Chapter 22: Chapter 22: Past Secrets Unearthed

Emilia

The grand mansion stretches before me like a fortress, its stone walls towering with a dark, ancient majesty. Despite the sunlight streaming through the windows, there's something suffocating about the atmosphere—like the walls themselves are closing in on me.

Damien leads the way, his long strides confident as he guides me deeper into the Blackwood estate. I've been here for days now, ever since my life took a dramatic turn. The truth about my inheritance—about my mother's hidden legacy—still feels like a storm in my chest, something I'm struggling to catch up with.