Chapter 255. Axel’s Grudge

The morning sun filters through the kitchen window, casting a warm glow on Azure’s face as she busies herself with breakfast. Axel watches her from the doorway, a silent smile playing on his lips. Although raw pain gnaws at him. It has pretty much become routine now: she prepares the meals in the house while he heads to work, as always…

When he returns at night, the air hums with quiet anxiety as Axel takes his seat at the dinner table. The aroma of a home-cooked meal surrounding him, rich and enticing. He meets her eyes, offering a soft "Thank you" before diving into the meal. But there’s a tension in the air, one that he cannot even try to ignore.

Richard. Always Richard.

He visits often, too often, Axel thinks to himself. The man is practically a third tenant in his house. At first, Axel jokes about it, laughingly accusing him. "You never showed up this much before she arrived. One day, I'll just refuse to open the door.&