Inside the dining room, however, there was a sense of warmth and harmony.

…

Originally, Jamie was expected to leave once dinner was over, both out of courtesy and propriety. After only a few steps, he heard a dripping sound from the ceiling above, and two drops of water landed squarely on his nose.

Jamie looked up and saw a damp patch spreading across the white wall. The villa’s roof was leaking.

Both Jennifer and Paityn looked up as well. The former muttered in disbelief, “This house has on