CHAPTER 0138

LEONORA'S POV

I poured a generous amount of the lavender-scented liquid soap into my palm, ready to wash my face and unwind for the night. The scent filled the air, calming my nerves.

Just as I leaned forward toward the sink, I heard the sharp buzzing sound of my phone ringing on the nightstand in the other room. My body tensed for a second.

I was expecting two important calls that evening—one of