as she thought of going to open the door or remain on the bed. Her heart raced as she tried to shake off the remnants of the

ice, she called

eplied, "Olivia, it's Na

of bed, pulling on her robe. She opened the door to find

dream still lingering in her mind, making it difficu

orry for me or what?, I'm not lazy. Because you got prepared for work doesn't mean.." she got distra

to blur the lines between her slumber and the waking world. She couldn't help but wonder if th

ammered, trying to hide her

g. "I'm relieved to hear that. Dreams can

had felt so real, and it had allowed her to explore emotions that she had desired for in her life. But now,

uched Olivia's arm. "If you ever want to talk about y

genuine concern. "Thank you,

ing smile. "Get some rest, Olivi

he dream had been so clear, and the emotions it had stirred were still very much alive within her. She climbed back into be

e couldn't deny that there was something about those dreams, and the man at her door, that had awakened a longing within her she couldn't easily dism

ad left a lingering sense of longing, but she couldn't dwell on it. Nathaniel, it seemed, had

f the day, Olivia decided to take a stroll around the

he air. Olivia followed her nose into the kitchen, where she found the cook, Mrs.

Harris," Olivia gree

n in hand, and returned the smile. "Goo

nk you. The dream I had

a curious thing, can't they? Sometimes, they

, freshly baked bread, and a steaming cup of coffee. They talked about life in the from different per

e her way to the laundry room, where she found a middle-aged man named

ivia," George greeted

a replied. "You're doing a wo

nk you, Ma'am. It's a pleasure to

or gardening, and his deep connection to the mansion, which had been in his family for

den. She strolled through the well-coloured grounds, admiring the colorful blends and the calm surrounding

about the complexities of her relationship with Nathaniel. The dream had stirred emotions she hadn't expected

ments she had in this setting and to explore the unexpected paths that life might lead her and Nathaniel down. "The day is

legance. The sparkling water of the pool reflected the clear blue sky above, and

e had introduced her to. The dream that had awakened her earlier still lingered in her tho

become since entering into their contract marriage. It had thrust her into a world of privilege and extravagan

. She knew that the life of a billionaire was not without its challenges, responsibilities, and expectations. It wa

t conversation with herself, cont

omplications that come with it? And what about Nathaniel? What does he truly desire, beyond his

pportunities and experiences that Nathaniel's wealth had provided her. On the other hand, she couldn

ional way. She had seen glimpses of his kindness, and his desire to support her passions. I

desire within him as well, one that reflects my own? And if so, what would it ta

r emotions and desires. She knew that the journey ahead would be filled with challenges and uncertainties, but she als

g to occupy her mind. She stood by the poolside, looking undistracted at the interplay between wealth and complexity when she

heart raced as she opened the message, her eyes widen in disbelief as she

only dream of, and it left her feeling both astonished and overwhelmed. Nathaniel's gesture was not just an act of gener

d slightly as she tried to hold the phone. She knew that this wasn't a mere financial transaction; i

ia wondered. The dream, the conversations by the fireside, and now this generous gift? it all seemed to

xpress her gratitude and her surprise. She knew that mere words would not su

I don't know what to say. This is be

sense of affection for the man who had become such a significant part of her life. She knew that

that surrounded her had just become even more complicating, and she was on the mind of discovering the true depths of her connection with Nathaniel. Just as she was