Chapter 29

NADINE

I stood in front of the mirror, tilting my head slightly as I adjusted the delicate silver clasp of my earring. The morning light spilled through my bedroom window, casting a warm glow across my vanity.

I’d kept my makeup minimal—just a touch of mascara and a soft pink tint on my lips. My hair was in soft waves, falling over my shoulders in a way that looked effortless but had actually tak