Charmaine's POV
I stormed into my apartment, slamming the door behind me. I was still fuming from my encounter with Marcus, and I couldn't wait to vent to Anna. I walked into the living room, expecting to see Anna sitting on the couch, but instead, I saw Lily fast asleep on her lap.
Awwn, my poor baby, I thought to myself, feeling a pang of guilt for not being there to put her to bed. I walked over to Anna and gently stroked Lily's hair, feeling a sense of calm wash over me.
Anna looked up at me, concern etched on her face. "Hey, what's up?" she asked, her voice soft. "You look like you've had a rough day."
I took a deep breath, letting it all out. "Marcus," I spat, my voice venomous. "He had the nerve to call me to the palace, to try and sweet-talk me into taking him back."
Anna's ey
