Annabelle Linton was in high spirits. She cheerfully said she'd call someone to clean up, then walked out the door with her two bags, never looking back.
"Damn it!"
Leona Grant watched her walk away, looking so effortlessly cool, and smashed something in a fit of rage.
...
The apartment Annabelle Linton rented was fully furnished.
Looking at the cozy little home before her, she couldn't stop smiling. She finally had a home of her own.
Annabelle Linton happily set about arranging her new home, just as she had once done for the home she shared with Leona Grant.
Even though her hand was aching, she savored every moment of it.
That evening, Ryan called. Annabelle felt there was no reason to hide things from him, so she asked him to come over.
