Chapter 100

Shirley sighed, the weight in her chest easing with the breath. She smiled at Janine and said, "I'm fine now. Let's go inside." The housekeeper informed them that Nancy hadn't gotten up yet and asked them to wait in the living room while she went to wake her up. As the housekeeper left, Cecelia descended the stairs. She greeted them briefly before heading off, looking distracted and gloomy Not long after, Cole entered the house, radiating anger. He didn't notice Shirley and Janine in the living room as he stormed upstairs. The two women exchanged uneasy glances as Cole's heavy footsteps echoed above them. Moments later, the sound of a door slamming shut rattled through the house. Both Shirley and Janine's expressions darkened, a sense of foreboding settling over them. "Should we check on them?" Janine asked hesitantly. Shirley thought for a moment before shaking her head. "Let's leave it alone. It's a matter between husband and wife. We might only make it worse if we get involve