Wedding day

Anna stirred awake to the faint sounds of footsteps and murmured voices outside her room. Rubbing her eyes, she glanced at the clock on the nightstand. It was still early, and the mansion was unusually bustling for that hour. Curiosity mingled with unease as she stepped out of her room, her bare feet padding softly on the polished wooden floor.

The sight that greeted her took her by surprise—maids scurried about with fabrics, flowers, and other wedding essentials in their arms, while decorators hurriedly moved vases and arrangements to perfect their placements. Anna's heart quickened as the commotion overwhelmed her senses. Just as panic began to creep in, she caught sight of Vivian.