Maya’s POV
The shopping spree with Alex’s mother had been an unexpected distraction from the dullness of my daily routine. After she drove off, I walked back into the house and I was now seated in my overly big room with different shopping bags surrounding me.
Anna walked into the room with a warm smile on her face. “You’re back! How was it? Did you have fun with Mrs. Williams?”
I forced a smile. “It was… eventful. She has quite the energy.”
Anna chuckled knowingly. “She’s a force of nature, that one. Did she get you anything?”
“Only half the store,” I said dryly, gesturing to the mountain of bags being carried in by the staff.
Anna’s eyes lit up. “What are we waiting for, then? Let's check out everything she got for you!”
Her happiness was contagious and as usual, I could help but
