Julia.

"My wife's loyalty was absolute. Or so I thought..." - Sebastian

The instant I locked eyes with Julia van Dieren, it was as if the universe conspired to halt time.

A profound pull I'd never felt before overtook me, more than just attraction or fascination. It was as if my soul, dormant for so long, had been stirred by a melody only she could invoke.

While Julia became my solace, her mother, the formidable Margaret van Dieren, became determined to put an end to it. With every disapproving glanc...