Chapter 22

(Anastasia's POV)

We arrive at the ancestral mansion a couple of hours after our trip from Paris. He said, he needed to finish some work here, so I just tag along, since his mansion is a U-turn, It's a hassle to turn back just to drop me home.

His entire demeanor changed when we arrived. He completely ignored me and barely waved me off like a nuisance. I wouldn't say that I didn't expect that, but it did hurt.

That kiss? He meant nothing but just a kiss. What would I expect? I meant nothing to him.

Once the car stops, Caleb shut the car door closed roughly. I get out trailing behind, as I try to catch up to him. We reach the big front door and unlock the door.

"Martha," Caleb calls out right as we enter. Just then hurried footsteps approach us and I see an older woman rush up to us.

"Welcome back Mr. & Mrs. Carter, what do you need, sir?" She replies.

"A coffee in my office now," he orders coldly before walking off in another direction.

Martha nods her head before walking up to me, hel