I was probably too exhausted and too deep in sleep to even realize when he had left the room. Although I dreaded facing Francesca, I knew that there was no other choice but for me to act natural in front of her. With a heavy heart, I headed for the bathroom for a quick shower before dressing myself so that I would appear presentable. When I met the two of them again, I was surprised at how natural things appeared between the two of them.
"Good morning, Annabelle. Did you sleep well?" Francesca asked before greeting me with a bright and welcoming smile as she motioned with her hand for me to join her and Rowan at the dining table.
"I did," I replied softly.
I could feel Rowan’s eyes on me, but I couldn’t tell what he was thinking. As I sat down at the dining table, I couldn’t help but st
