Chapter 43 Deception

• The house was quiet as Daniel and Victoria returned, the tension between them palpable. The drive back had been spent in heavy silence, with Victoria retreating to her thoughts while Daniel’s annoyance simmered just beneath the surface.
• Victoria barely said a word as she ascended the stairs, leaving Daniel alone in the living room. Her calm demeanor grated at him—it felt like a silent accusation, though she’d said nothing outright.
• He sank into the couch, pulling out his phone with a huff. Without a second thought, he dialed Zander’s number.