Chapter 2: The Letter Hidden Inside the Music Box
Chapter 2: The Letter Hidden Inside the Music Box
That night, after the guests had gone home, Oliver pulled Damian toward his bedroom.
"Daddy, I want to show you something."
He opened an old wooden music box that had belonged to his late mother, Isabella.
Inside, beneath the velvet lining, rested a folded envelope.
Anna gasped.
"I've never seen that before."
Damian carefully unfolded the yellowed letter.
It was written in Isabella's handwriting.
My dearest Damian,
If you're reading this, it means I couldn't stay as long as I wished. Please don't let grief steal your kindness.
There is one person I trust completely—Anna. She has cared for Oliver since the day he was born. If one day our son runs to her instead of anyone else, don't be jealous. Be grateful. It means she kept my promise to protect him.
Choose the people who love our son, not the people who love our fortune.
Forever yours, Isabella.
Damian's hands trembled.
He remembered Isabella insisting that Anna remain with the family after the baby was born.
He had assumed it was only because she was hardworking.
Now he understood.
She had been entrusted with something far greater.
Across the room, Celeste stood silently.
May you like
She had followed them without anyone noticing.
The letter had shattered every plan she had made.
