Ella's POV:
It had been a quiet afternoon, me and my mom had spend it strolling through the penthouse. I hadn't realized how much I missed her presence until she was right here beside me again.
Every room we entered, she would comment on something, fawning over the modern kitchen, admiring the floor-to-ceiling windows that offered a breathtaking view of the city, and even raising an eyebrow at the minimalist décor. I wanted everything to be perfect for her.
The sound of the door opening pulled me from my thoughts. I looked up to see Arec stepping inside, earlier than I had expected. His tie was slightly loosened, and there was a subtle smile playing on his lips. I instantly felt a flicker of relief at his presence.
"You're back earlier than I expected," I said, walking over to meet him.
"Yeah Something came up," he replied, leaning down to kiss my forehead. His touch was warm, but there was something in his tone that made me pause.
