Chapter 426

The morning sunlight bathed the hillside villa, casting a warm glow over the lush green lawn as a gentle breeze lifted the sheer white curtains.
Britney had no idea what time she had fallen asleep last night—she only knew that after two nights without any news from Manuel, her sleep quality had been terrible.
After washing up, she looked at herself in the mirror. Fatigue was still evident on her face, with dark circles under her eyes. She dabbed on some concealer to hide them, applied a light, refreshing makeup look, and tied her hair into a high ponytail to make herself appear more energetic.