Chapter 8. Spy

Becky's POV

I was up by 6 a.m and sat beside my window watching the sun rise.

I had laid awake most of the night, too restless and excited to get much sleep. I went to my drawer and took out Anna’s timetable. I read through it like a test paper trying to memorize everything.

I was anxious not to make a mistake and give Phillip Dale an excuse not to retain me. By 8 am, I was dressed and ready. Since Anna seemed like a woman who liked people acting naturally, I dressed in a green t-shirt and blue jeans. I drank a cup of coffee, and afterward I felt restless, so I decided to head out and explore the garden.

I strolled around the mansion admiring it when Phillip came out, dressed up in a blue suit and white shirt, with a matching blue tie. The morning sun caused his gold-coloured hair to glow. He was reading something on his phone and didn’t seem to notice me.

My heart beat quickened as I looked at him.

Wow! I thought, could a guy be this handsome?

He raised his head and our eyes met. I