MasukAnna quickly got up; she adjusted her dress."I'm sorry, I didn't know I fell asleep.""It's fine, let's head down."Once they left the room, she could feel her legs getting heavier.Damien stopped walking; she bumped into his back. She was walking behind him like a robot."You have to be free around me.""You don't make it easy", she blurted, without thinking."I mean, uhm""Give me your hand, Anna""What?""Couples do that.""Oh yeah. They do," she answered.He stretched his palm, and she placed hers."Good," he said, his eyes fixed ahead. "Don't let go."They descended the stairs slowly.Anna nodded, trying to match his pace.As they reached the bottom of the stairs, she noticed a few people gathered in the sitting room. Her grip tightened slightly.Damien glanced at her."What's wrong?""Nothing.""Then stop looking so nervous."She pressed her lips together, choosing not to respond.He turned towards the sitting room, still holding her hand."Remember, you're here with me. There'
Private Hospital...Anna stood beside her mother's chair, watching as the medical staff wheeled Theo into his new room.The hospital was nothing like the one they'd left behind. Everything looked different, from the equipment to the facilities. Even the atmosphere felt more reassuring."Will he be okay now?" her mother asked, her voice trembling.The doctor turned towards them."We'll do everything we can. This hospital has the equipment and specialists needed to treat his condition. For now, we need to monitor him closely."Anna nodded, holding her mother's hand."Thank you, Doctor."Once the doctor left, her mother moved closer to the bed, gently holding Theo's hand."Please wake up soon, my boy."Anna looked away, blinking back the tears gathering in her eyes.She couldn't afford to break down. Not when her mother needed her to be strong.Her gaze fell on the small piece of paper in her hand.Oliver Cole.The name had been bothering her since the previous day.Who was he? And why w
"Doctor, is there really nothing you can do to save Theo?" Her eyes filled with desperation. "We've tried our best. His situation became critical, we need to move him to a better hospital, with better equipment." Her mother sat on one of the chairs, unable to hold her tears. The doctor around to leave. "Mum..." She called, as she walked towards her mother. Her heart broke. "Anna, please, what do we do? " "Don't worry, Mum, we'll figure something out." She stared at her brother, through the glass window. "Hold long a little longer, Theo." Walker Mansion... Damien strutted in. He was clearly pissed. He was angry at the fact that Anastasia was taking him lightly. "You're alone? Couldn't find her?" Katherine asked, standing in front of him. "Move. I don't answer to you." He replied. " Oh, but you have to explain why. You claimed she's important and you'd bring her to dinner, were you just ranting Damien?" " Jealous? " "What? " She asked, sounding
Anastasia woke up the following morning. She barely slept. She kept tossing and turning in bed. Her life had changed drastically within the span of one week. Her little brother was fighting for his life too, she just prayed things would go back to how they were before. "So, this is not just one bad dream," she mumbled as she crawled out of bed. She patted windy who was deeply engrossed with the new toy she had received from the vet. Walker Mansion... "I don't think this is true. It can't be true." Katherine kept repeating as she paced back and forth in her bedroom. "You must be joking, Damien," she added "Did he come last night?" Grandpa asked the butler. "No sir. Young master didn't come back yesterday." He answered. Damien arrived few minutes later. They were about to serve breakfast. He looked tired but calm. "You must have pulled an all-nighter." "Rest. Come downstairs after breakfast, we have things to discuss." Grandpa said "okay" Jessica, was
Anna sat inside the luxurious car that was prepared for her. A black Lexus.Inside the car, she was restless. She wondered what it would be like talking to Mr. Walker personally. It was not an official meeting, but a private meeting. Even if she was restless, she couldn't help but gawk at the beautiful interior of the car. The plush seat made her so comfortable, unlike the bus seat that made her bottom sore."This is why the rich want to get richer." She mumbled as she relaxed more.The car soon stopped in front of Hilton Hotel and Suites."We're here ma'am." The chauffeur announced."Ohkay. Thank you sir." She stepped out of the car. Her grip on her purse tightened. She went to the receptionist desk, showing her a card she had received with the package.The receptionist personally escorted her to the penthouse.She rang the bell, waiting for a response.After few seconds, the door opened automatically. Stepping inside, she was greeted with a rich scent of cologne and whiskey.Th
Anastasia regained her balance quickly and placed some distance between them. "I'm sorry I'm late. I had an emergency." She said without meeting his eyes. He took in her appearance. She actually did look like she had run from somewhere. "Have a seat." Damien ushered her inside the office. “The amused look on Xavier's face didn't go unnoticed by Damien. He rolled his eyes at him. After a few seconds, with Anna taking deep breaths under Xavier's piercing gaze. Damien finally spoke. "What's your decision?" Anastasia looked at Xavier, with a hint of doubt. "Don't worry about him. You can speak." Damien assured her. "Okay." "I accept your proposal." She said quietly. "Holy shit." Xavier screamed, earning him a glance from Damien. "Sorry." He apologized quickly. "Mr Walker, I have some conditions too." The smile on Xavier's face faded. He knew what could be going through her head right now. It definitely had to be money. "Go on, tell me." Damien urged her. "I-I just want







