Chapter 415

By the time they got back to the villa, the sky was already darkening. It was late autumn, and the sunset cast a thick, warm glow across the ground, with a hint of lavender streaking the clouds. The black SUV slowly rolled in, circling once before stopping by the parking pad near the gate. A tall camphor tree stood there, its full branches blocking out the last rays of sun. From a distance, the smell of homecooked food wafted over, along with the soft clatter of pots and pans. It all drifted in, wrapping the place in a quiet warmth. Once the car stopped, William Turner stepped out and opened the back door. He gently lifted Autumn and Gabriel out before glancing over at Chloe Grace, his voice soft, teasing, “What, not getting out? Want me to carry you too?” Chloe gave him a sidelong look, chin slightly raised. That look had a touch of haughtiness—but William loved every second of it. That’s my wife, he thought. After handing the kids over to the nanny, he caught Chloe’s wrist and gently