Chapter 117 —Priceless

Narrator:

Roman descended the stairs with a steady gait, unhurried but with visible tension in his shoulders. When he reached the main hall, he saw her. Miranda was standing next to Sasha, one hand resting on the back of the sofa, as if that spot belonged to her by right.

Sasha looked up and smiled when she saw him.

“Dad, Julieta was telling me about some sculptures that used to be at the entrance to the house. She says some of them might be available again.”

Roman didn't take his eyes off Miranda.

“Sasha, can you give us a moment? Go upstairs and stay with Aylin, please.”

Sasha nodded, a little bewildered, but obeyed without protest. She walked away without fully understanding the tension in the air. Miranda, on the other hand, understood perfectly. She walked silently alongside Roman until he opened the door to a side room. Once inside, he closed the door behind them.

“What are you doing?”

“I was talking to Sasha,” Miranda replied, as if the question seemed exa