Rain fell slowly outside the Blackwood family mansion, creating a soft sound that filled the night with a warm sense of calm.
Light from inside the house reflected faintly upon the marble floors, while the atmosphere within felt vastly different compared to years ago.
No longer was there that suffocating coldness.
No longer were there hurried footsteps filled with constant vigilance.
Now, this home was filled with small signs of life that were slowly healing all their old wounds.
Sophia stood near the large window in the family room, gazing out at the rain with a calm expression.
It had been such a long time since rain had last made her feel at peace.
Because long ago…
Rain always reminded her of the night when her life fell apart.
Of betrayal.
Of pain.
And of death that came with such coldness.
But now…
Those memories no longer felt as sharp or piercing as they used to.
