(Olivia's POV)

After Alexander left the room, I lay alone in our large bed, unable to fall asleep despite the late hour. The silk sheets that usually felt so comfortable now seemed to mock me with their coldness.

I couldn't stop replaying that devastating moment when he had suddenly pulled away from our kiss. His expression had looked almost like... disgust?

The thought made my stomach churn with terrible anxiety. Had I done something wrong? Was ...