It was meticulously maintained, the hedges trimmed to waist height, forming intricate pathways that flanked the road leading inward.
On either side stood grand gazebos, each surrounded by a breathtaking array of exotic flowers. Roses dominated the scene in countless shades, deep reds, soft pinks, pristine whites, and among them, impossibly, were even rare blue roses. Vines of Juliet roses curled elegantly around the gazebos and along the hedges, weaving through the landscape like something out of a dream.
And ahead of it all...
Ashley's breath caught.
That wasn't just a mansion.
It was a chateau. No, something even grander. A place that felt less like a home and more like a palace.
"Gasp—"
