Midnight Tulips

When she returned to the villa, she noticed the outdoor lights were still on in the backyard.

She was quite tired that day. Having spent the afternoon with Karen, she hadn't rested much, and the backlog of work from recent weeks had left her feeling drained.

Seeing the unexpected glow from the garden, she felt compelled to walk over.

The villa's grounds had always been maintained by Betty.

Celine