Catherine's POV
Usually, the circular drive would have just three cars, Julian's sleek sports car, a Porsche and a single delivery van but currently, it was a graveyard of a fleet of SUVs and luxury sedans parked in a jagged line. I recognized the lead car, which was a custom-armored Mercedes that belonged to only one man.
My chest became heavy that very moment. It felt as if a physical weight had been dropped on me, crushing the life out of me.
I stood there, frozen on the spot, still staring at the cars while my heart began to hit hard against my ribs.
Mom and Richard weren't supposed to be home. I mean… of all days, it had to be today?! No way! There could only be one reason for that. I shook my head, trying to convince myself that I was overthinking.
I turned to the security guard near the gate, my voice coming out softer than I intended. "Um… are Richard and mom back?"
"Yes, miss. They arrived a few minutes ago."
That did it. Shit! They're really back.
