Scarlett (Second Edition)
Finally, I stood, feeling strangely lighter, almost as if I’d washed away the weight of the North.
I left “Scarlett” behind in that bath, and when I stepped out, I was Annika—a woman with a fresh start, unburdened by the past.
On the bed lay a beautiful beige dress, soft and elegant, with a note beside it:
“Wear this and meet me for dinner so I can introduce you. PS: Look nice, it’ll make it easier,” it read, and I couldn’t help but smile, feeling a small flicker of excitement.