A forbidden romance between mother and son

is presence in the house felt heavier, his eyes lingering on her just a moment too long.

iving room to find Daniel sprawled on the couch, a book in his han

she asked, trying

eyes scanning her before

tting in an armchair across

classic. The Pictu

y about beauty, vanity, and co

dge. "Beauty can be dang

riddles. Olivia felt her skin warm under his gaze. She crossed her legs

Daniel," she said lightly, hoping

elbows on his knees. "Am I? Or

ed the conversation, stood up, and left. But she did

illuminated the room. Olivia jumped slightly, breaking the tense m

iel murmured. "Guess we'r

her. She nodded, standing up, needi

hind her. She expected him to walk

said, his voi

he saw something vulnerable in his eyes-something

unsteady. "Good

e would regret. But as she lay in bed, she could

herself, s