For the past few days, Olivia had stayed at her parents' home, taking care of her mother while the nurse was given the week off.
The air was heavy with unease, and everyone seemed to stick closer to their loved ones, unsure of what the next moment might bring.
With the ongoing chaos, life had become a series of cautious steps. People barely went to work, except for government employees, and even they faced immense difficulties.
Fear was a constant companion.
Olivia's husband, Shawn Trevor, often visited to check on his wife and in-laws. His dark, short hair and piercing blue eyes gave him a striking appearance—one that might have rivalled actors in a different era.
But beauty standards had shifted with the refinement of mana, which worked wonders on anyone who cultivated it.
It was one such evening when Shawn arrived, having left work early. As usual, he and William sat in the living room, glued to the news.
