479: A House Divided

Another month had passed, and Anna's recovery had been unexpectedly rapid. She hadn’t anticipated getting better so quickly, and it was clear that Emma and the others had invested significant resources to ensure her swift recuperation. "My lady wishes for you to stay at our house once you leave the hospital so that you can easily contact her if necessary. Today, the young master wants to meet with you. If there’s nothing else, please pack your things and prepare for the meeting," the butler instructed, watching Anna with a discerning eye. Everyone knew who Anna was, so the butler treated her with a noticeable lack of warmth. He had watched Emma and her siblings grow up and was fiercely protective of them. Knowing that Anna had come to harm Emma, he naturally harbored no kindness towards her. Anna understood her precarious position and wasn’t surprised by his demeanor. However, the idea of staying at their house and meeting Wayne filled her with unease. Something didn’t feel right.