Chapter 49: "Whispers Uncovered"

The morning sun filtered through the curtains, casting a soft glow over the room. Taylor lay awake, her mind racing with the realization she had come to during the night. Gravenhurst Manor wasn’t just another location on a map—it was the key to unraveling the secrets that had haunted Elizabeth and, by extension, Alex. She had to tell him, but how? As Alex stirred beside her, Taylor turned to him, her heart pounding. She needed to find the right moment and the right words. But as she opened her mouth to speak, Alex smiled sleepily at her, his hand reaching out to brush a strand of hair from her face. “Morning,” he murmured, his voice thick with sleep. “You’re up early.” Taylor forced a smile, her anxiety bubbling just beneath the surface. “I couldn’t sleep,” she admitted, her voice trembling slightly. “There’s something we need to talk about, Alex.” His expression shifted from one of contentment to concern, and he propped himself up on his elbow, studying her face. “What is it, Tay