Andrew’s POV
Why does Annabel look scared or something? I stepped into the room with a smile, hoping to lighten the mood, but it didn’t take long to sense the tension hanging in the air.
“I think I should leave you guys for now,” Julie said with an awkward smile, eyes darting between Annabel and us. Something was definitely off. Something had happened.
“You don’t have to leave, Julie. You can stay here with us,” Annabel replied, her voice just a touch too strained. That hesitation in her tone—yeah, I could tell. I knew exactly what this was about.
Albert and I… we’d been at each other’s throats lately. Constant bickering, pointless tension. We agreed to stop, especially around Annabel. We couldn’t risk letting our drama affect her health.
“No, Annabel. I need to attend to something, okay? I’ll see you later,” Julie said, offering a soft smile. She gave Albert and me a respectful nod before slipping out and gently closing the door behind her.
Annabel sank onto the bed with a low sigh,
