I knew she loved the cabin as much as I did. Her eyes wer

new face among them. She stood out from the others, dressed in a more formal attire, and exuded a

endly. "Megan, show the other Ms. Jones around." She

" I asked as I tur

dding? I'm

and follo

h," she said. "I'll be your point of contact for any

id. "It's nice to

is all a bit overwhelming, so I'll try to make your

d and a view of the surrounding forest. The room had a rustic charm, with exposed beams and wooden furniture

eth said. "I hope you

love it "I like it."

eautiful smil

ou." I flush

to settle in before meeting Mr. Williams' family. In the m

wo d

felt a pit of dread in my stomach. In just two days, I w

ed anything, there will be someone waiting at the door to assist

needed to relax, but my anxiety was making it hard to focus on an

led under the covers, letting my body sink into the soft mattress. I closed my eyes and tried to relax, but my thoughts kept racing. What would Mr. Williams' family be lik

ank into the soft bed and drifted off into a deep sleep. I felt my worries fading away, and I relaxed into a pe

cabin was surrounded by woods on all sides. It was quiet, except for the sounds of nature - the wind in the trees, the rustle of leaves,

I put on the fluffy slippers ne

Jones?" I saw Megan sta

d be here in case I need anything.

ust want to s

to where

sound a

reading before drifting off. I smiled, thinking of how she must have been so tired that she coul

Jon

hrough the cozy cabin, striding towards us with a purposeful stride

then turned to me with a warm smile. "I must say, Ms. Jones, your sister i

ys been an avid reader. It's on

d it, assuming she was seeking an escape from the tension between us. I figured she found solace in

It's refreshing to see someone so devoted to the written word. It's a rarity in this day and a

'm glad she'll have acces

He's been married three times." I raised an eyebrow, three times? Beth continued, "His first wife, Mrs. Catherine Williams, passed away in the smallpox pandemic, leaving behind their son, Alexander Williams. His seco

essing the intricate web of relationships. Beth nodded a

he clock. I've heard that he even has a desk in his bedroom so that he can work even when he's

better of me. Beth hesitated, "Well, he's not always serious, but he does take everything very seriously. He has little patience for small ta

named Olivia, who is adorable." She paused, then continued. "This is going to be a bit of a whirlwind for you, so I want to make sure you're

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ct. I took a deep breath, scanned the pages, and signed it with a sense of surrender. As I snuggled under the blankets, my thoughts swirle