Ch 116: How Unlucky - Part 1

Anabella woke up early the next morning, determined to shake off the events of the previous day. She had chosen this new life away from her past, and she wasn't going to let Daniel Ross or anyone connected to him drag her back into that world.

She got ready quickly, tying her hair into a neat braid before slipping into her uniform: a simple apron over a soft, cream-colored blouse and dark trousers. 

Her bakery job was her safe space—a place far removed from her complicated past. The scent of freshly baked bread and warm pastries always soothed her, grounding her in the present.

When she arrived at the bakery, the early morning buzz was already in full swing. Customers lined up at the counter, chatting excitedly while the smell of cinnamon rolls and croissants filled the air.