Nora was no stranger to Samuel’s penthouse. He had purchased it before leaving the country, and truthfully? The idea had been hers from the start.

She’d once told him how much she adored homes that were serene, open, and full of light. And Samuel? He didn’t even hesitate—he’d handed over the entire project to her, giving her free rein to design it exactly as she pleased.

But now, standing here again, something about it felt... different. ...