Chapter 11

Anna's POV

I stepped into the spacious penthouse, my heart pounding with anticipation. Victor had been acting strangely lately, and my curiosity had gotten the best of me. As I explored the lavish apartment, I couldn't shake the feeling that there was something he was hiding from me.

With every step I took, the air grew heavy with anticipation. I found myself drawn to a beautifully adorned bookshelf that concealed a hidden door. My hands trembled as I pushed it open, revealing a secret room bathed in soft, golden light.

The room was a treasure trove of memories, filled with old photographs and love letters that spoke of a previous relationship—a relationship Victor had never mentioned to me. My mind whirled with questions as I picked up one of the faded photographs, a young Victor standing beside a radiant woman with flowing auburn hair.

I traced the edges of the photograph with my fingertips, studying the expressions on their faces. There was tenderness and affection, a connection th