Chapter 184: Seeds of Doubt

Kimberly had been up since dawn, tending to the roses in the garden. The vibrant flowers and the soft morning light provided a brief respite from the turmoil swirling in her life. She found solace in the delicate petals, their beauty a stark contrast to the chaos threatening to upend everything she had worked for. As she straightened, wiping a smudge of dirt from her hands, she heard the unmistakable sound of footsteps on the gravel path. Turning, she saw William approaching, his expression troubled. “Good morning, William,” she greeted, attempting a bright smile. But the tension in his eyes told her this was not going to be a pleasant conversation. “Morning, Kimberly,” he replied, his voice unusually tense. “We need to talk.” A sense of foreboding washed over her. “Of course,” she said, trying to keep her tone calm. “What’s on your mind?” William paused, glancing around to make sure they were alone. He took a deep breath, as if steeling himself. “I had a conversation with Marcus