Elena felt like she had finally made it when she started working at the Anderson estate.
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Chapter 2 / 5
Chapter 2: Cracks in the Perfect Life
That night, the mansion felt different.
The chandeliers still glowed warmly. The polished floors still reflected wealth and perfection. But Elena saw the truth now—this house was a prison.
At dinner, Mr. Anderson dabbed his eyes with a silk napkin. “My mother loved this soup,” he said softly to his guests.
Elena’s hands trembled as she served.
Liar.
She watched him carefully. His grief looked practiced. Rehearsed.
Later, she searched his study.
Locked drawers. Hidden files. Financial records.
And then she found it.
A medical report.
Patient Name: Margaret Anderson
Status: Declared deceased.
Declared.
Not confirmed.
A noise behind her made her spin around.
May you like
Mr. Anderson stood in the doorway.
Smiling.
