Chapter 124 Doubts

• Monday arrived, ushering in a return to routine as if the weekend had never interrupted it. Matt's alarm clock rang promptly at 6 a.m., signaling the start of his exercise regimen. An hour and a half later, he emerged from the shower, towel wrapped around his waist, hair still damp. At 8 a.m., he glanced back at Victoria, peacefully asleep in bed, as the familiar rhythms of formalities and suits returned.
• The morning felt peculiar, the house unusually quiet without Matt's presence beside her in their vast bed, leaving Victoria with a sense of abandonment she couldn't quite shake. The day unfolded in silence, punctuated only by whispers among the staff and Cami's animated enjoyment of the TV shows in the room she had occupied since Saturday. Her presence had been arranged by Matt during their visit to Sue's apartment, where countless entertainment options had captivated the little girl.
• "Victoria?" Kim's voice broke through her reverie, drawing her attention from the window and the garden beyond.