Chapter 24

Annabelle had only planned to see him off and head home, but Samuel said he wanted to have dinner with her. She was about to refuse when he quickly brought up his injury, using it as an excuse to convince her. She glanced at Cassie beside her and finally nodded. On the way to the restaurant, Annabelle remained completely silent. Only Cassie tried to make occasional small talk. Annabelle took out her phone and messaged Leonard, telling him she would be home late. Annabelle thought it would just be a simple meal and that she could leave afterward. She didn't expect the streets to be surprisingly empty on the way there. Normally, it shouldn't be like this, but she assumed it was just a slow weekday and didn't think much of it. When she turned a corner and arrived at the square, every person she passed handed her a rose. She started to suspect something. Cassie and Samuel, who had gone to the restroom, still hadn't returned. Standing there, the number of flowers in her hands kept