As Anna and Laura stepped into the garden, Anna signaled to the bodyguard following them to stay back while she proceeded into the beautiful space with Laura. Anna is immediately struck by the sheer beauty of the space around them. The garden is a haven of lush greenery and colorful blooms, filled with an array of plants and flowers that seem to burst with life.The air is filled with the sweet fragrance of blooming flowers, from the delicate scent of roses to the heady aroma of lilies. The sound of chirping birds and buzzing insects fills the space, creating a symphony of natural sounds that soothes Anna’s soul.“So I see my brother already has his men stalking you. Is he scared that you are going to run with the baby?” Laura asked with a soft chuckle.Anna smiled. “Give him a break, it doesn’t seem to me that you like him much.” She replied and turned to Laura, but Laura didn’t give a response, she just sighed and looked away. “Anyway, he instructed that dude to watch my back whene

Anna stepped out of the mansion, her delicate hand grasping the railing of the front steps for support as she descended. She wore a stunning gown that hugged her curves, the fabric draping gracefully over her slender frame, and even with her little baby bump, she was still stunning in it. The dress was Stephen's gift to her, a gesture that had left her feeling elated and loved. She could tell that the attire had cost a lot but knowing that Stephen had bought it himself, specifically for her, meant more to her than the price at which it was bought.Anna felt like a goddess in it, like she could conquer the world with just a flick of her wrist. As she made her way down the steps, she couldn't help but notice how time seemed to stand still, as if the world had paused just to admire her beauty.She took a deep breath as she stepped out of the grand mansion, her heart racing with excitement and nerves. The cool night air caressed her skin, sending shivers down her spine as she felt the wei

Anna knocks on Laura’s door early in the morning, there is no response at first. She knocks again and she could hear Laura throw a curse from the inside. She chuckled and shook her head.“Laura, it is me! Open the door,” she instructed. She was still in her nightgown and hadn’t even taken a shower yet.There were a few grumbles from the inside and then the door opened to meet a sleepy Laura. She was still wearing a Pajamas , and the linings could tell that she was just waking up.The scent of alcohol hit Anna immediately and she sighed, it seemed like her new friend had gone back on her words. Of course, she didn’t expect her to give it up so easily.“Good morning,” Anna said with a smile. “You missed your alarm clock,” she added as she turned around and took the two mugs of coffee from the maid who had been waiting patiently.“You can leave now, thank you.” Anastasia said to the maid before walking into Laura’s room. The whole place ached of alcohol and Anna once again sighed in disap

Stephen stood in the kitchen, watching Anna as she moved gracefully, preparing coffee with a focus that made her appear almost mesmerizing. The soft morning light filtered through the window, casting a warm glow on her delicate features, accentuating the way her red hair cascaded over her shoulders. Stephen couldn't help but admire her, captivated by the simple act of making coffee.As Anna turned around, she caught Stephen staring at her, his gaze locked on her with an intensity that he tried to hide. “Hey, what are you staring at?” she smirked.He quickly averted his eyes, feeling his cheeks flush with embarrassment. "Oh, sorry," he stammered, attempting to play it off. "I was just lost in thought." He chuckledAnna chuckled, her eyes twinkling with amusement as she placed a hand on her hip. "Lost in thought, huh? Sure looked like you were lost in something else." She teased, her voice soft and playful.Stephen couldn't help but smile at Anna's teasing, feeling a warmth spread throu

Laura and Anna sat cross-legged on the floor of Anna's room, carefully folding clothes together. The afternoon sun streamed through the window, casting a warm glow on the scene. They chatted about inconsequential things, their voices soft and filled with laughter.Just as they were in the middle of folding a stack of shirts, the door creaked open, and a maid entered with a slightly anxious expression. "I'm sorry to interrupt, Miss Anna," she said hesitantly, catching Anna's attention, "but Mrs. Gray has requested to see you in her room."Anna's heart skipped a beat, and she exchanged a nervous glance with Laura. Mrs. Gray had not been welcoming towards her since she had arrived at the house, and Anna couldn't help but feel apprehensive about the sudden summons. Laura, ever protective of Anna, immediately spoke up. "I will come with her," she said firmly, her tone leaving no room for argument.The maid nodded and walked away."What could she want?" Anna wondered aloud, her mind racing