Chapter 23

Annelise's POV

“Ma'am, I was told to come call you," Angela's voice came from the door.

I mumbled out a ‘coming,’ then I heard her footsteps start receding.

I was done since, I was just rethinking this. Do I really have to do this? My palms are sweaty and clammy from sweating even though I'm under an air conditioner that's blowing hard.

I stepped out of the room, taking in a really deep breath for the umpteenth time tonight. I straightened out my dress with my hand as though it was rumpled up.

I descended the stairs downstairs, taking it one at a time. It's really almost impossible to not fall down the stairs with the heels I had on.

When I got to the last step, I saw Ethan. His back was facing me, and he seemed to be on a phone call.

I walked towards him; he must have heard my footsteps because he looked back.

I've never gotten an expression out of him before, but seeing his jaw drop on seeing me had me surprised. He looked away almost immediately, but I had seen him at least.

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