Jenny leaned against the wall, her eyes glued to Anna’s bedroom door as Stephen exited the room in the dark. She watched him walk down the hallway, his steps echoing softly in the silent night. A wave of frustration washed over her as she realized that her plan had only brought them closer together. Accidentally poisoning Laura had only made Anna and Stephen more protective of each other and given them more reasons to meet behind closed doors; she couldn’t help but wonder what they had discussed behind the door.But Jenny knew that she couldn't give up. She had to make sure that Anna was out of the picture before Laura returned. She had to carry out her plan, no matter what it took. As she thought about her next move, she couldn't help but feel a twinge of guilt. She had never intended for anyone else to get hurt, she just wanted Anna out of their lives.Jenny took a deep breath and tried to calm her nerves. She knew that Laura was the only one who could see through her façade, and sh

Jenny's heart skipped a beat as Stephen pointed to the door and the maid who had served the drinks to the three of them the previous day walked in trembling with fear. The maid's face was pale and her hands were shaking uncontrollably. Her eyes darted around the room, and she looked like she wanted to bolt out of the house. Everyone in the room turned to look at her, their eyes fixed on her curiously as if she held the key to unlocking a great mystery.Mr. Gray spoke first, his voice low and measured. "What is the meaning of this, Stephen? What is the maid doing here?"Anna, who had been quiet for a while now, spoke up. "This is the maid who served us the glasses of juice right before Laura collapsed. Do you think she knows something?" she askedStephen's eyes never left Jenny's face. "Not just something, Anna. She is an accomplice to the crime. She helped Jenny pass the poisoned juice to my sister." He spat with gritted teethJenny's hands trembled as she took a step back, but she qu

Stephen walks down the hallway towards Anna's room, his footsteps echoing in the silence of the now quiet house. Everybody was too traumatized to speak or act, it was a Sunday and his parents who were quite religious had no plans of attending the Sunday service, note like it bothered him, he didn’t believe in the concept of God anyway.Stephen stops in front of her door and takes a deep breath before knocking gently. He can't help but wonder how Anna was feeling after everything that happened. She was probably traumatized by learning of a plan to kill her child, a baby she had carried for four months. He expected her to be pretty shaken up by that. After a moment, Anna's voice calls out, giving him permission to enter.He steps into the room, taking in the sight of Anna sitting on the edge of her bed as usual, her face buried in her hands. “Hey, I just wanted to come up here and apologize to you for all the drama down there moments back. I know it must have got you panicking, and I mu

The dining room was elegantly decorated with golden curtains and a crystal chandelier hanging above the dining table. The aroma of mouth-watering dishes filled the room, making everyone's stomach growl in anticipation.Anna's mother, Mrs. McCurry, wore a flowy green dress that complemented her curves, while her father, Mr. McCurry, wore a beige suit that made him look distinguished. Anna was dressed in a white lace dress, which accentuated her beauty, while Stephen wore a black suit and tie, making him look dapper. It wasn’t just a regular dinner, it was a special one.The families sat together across the dining table, enjoying a scrumptious meal of roasted chicken, steamed vegetables, and mashed potatoes. The table was decorated with a beautiful centerpiece of fresh flowers and candles, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.As they ate, Mrs. Gray began to tell an embarrassing story about her son during his childhood. "Do you know what Stephen used to do when he was younger?" she s

Anna looks at Stephen, her eyebrows furrowed in surprise, "When did you plan this trip?" she asks. “Is this another surprise? Because I had no idea you were planning a trip out of the country.Stephen takes a deep breath before answering, "After the incident with Laura and the poisoning scare, I thought it would be best for us to leave the city for a while. I didn't want to take any chances with your safety or the baby's. As long as you remain in this city, the attacks might not stop."Anna's parents look at each other in confusion, "What incident are you talking about?" Anna's mother asks. There was fear in her eyes as she spoke. “Someone was poisoned?”Stephen's expression changes to one of surprise, "Um… Anna hasn't told you?" he asked immediately.Anna looks down at her lap, her face flushing with embarrassment. She had intended to tell her parents about the incident last night after dinner, but with everything that had been happening, it had slipped her mind. Or maybe she really