Elara's POV
Friday evening arrived with a deafening silence in our suite. Eleanor's tight-lipped anger was evident as she paced the room, phone pressed to her ear.
"Damien, this is unacceptable. You promised Cora." Her voice was sharp. "At least speak to your daughter."
She thrust the phone toward Coco, who sat curled on the sofa, hugging her knees to her chest. Tears streamed down her face as she took the device.
"Daddy? When are you coming?" Her small voice broke. "You promised about the slide..." She listened for a moment. "But you said—"
I turned away, busying myself with unpacking our swimwear. The familiar pain in my chest had dulled to a constant ache. I'd stopped expecting Damien to show up long ago.
After hanging up, Coco threw the phone onto the sofa cushion. "He's not coming at all! He said he has to work with Aunt Vivienne on something important."
Eleanor's face reddened. "That woman! I should have known she was behind this."