Chapter 26

Ella's heart weighed heavy with the decision she had come to. Leaving Damian's house was not an easy choice, but she believed it was necessary for her own peace of mind. The thought of remaining in close quarters with Damian and his future wife, Olivia made her unease.

Among the various factors influencing her decision, there was Monique. If she had to choose between Olivia and Monique, the decision was clear to her. Damian would be better off with Monique.

Olivia's behavior had become a puzzle, one that Ella couldn't seem to solve. There was an underlying strangeness in her actions. She couldn't quite put her finger on it, but something about Olivia's demeanor raised red flags in her mind.

As she packed her belongings into boxes, Ella's thoughts raced. But Ella couldn't deny the nagging feeling that leaving was the right thing to do, at least for now. After packing, she brought her luggage downstairs. Leaving wasn’t an easy choice but she wouldn’t be able to see Damian w