Beneath the Red Dress

"Anna?" Nellas thought, taken aback to see the young miss standing there. Her sudden appearance added a twist to his day. He couldn't help but wonder, What is she doing here?

As he gazed at Anna, memories of the previous day came rushing back. He remembered the old man's words—Anna's grandfather, whom he had saved. The old man had said, "Thank you very much for what you did. If you ever need help, just come to the Alkan family. We'll be happy to assist you."

A realization struck him like lightning, and he couldn't hide the surprise on his face. He remembered those words now—the words he had previously brushed aside in the turmoil of his past life.

A faint smile curled at the edge of Nellas' lips, a mix of amusement and realization. Right then, it clicked for him—Anna was, in fact, part of the respected Alkan family.