Annalise's POV.
Taking a deep, calming breath, I struggled to contain the storm raging within me. Just seeing them alone sent my blood boiling; they were living reminders of a past I wanted to forget. Why did they have to intrude on our dinner now of all times?
"Why can't they just enjoy their own meal and leave us in peace?" I muttered under my breath, barely containing my frustration as I glared at them.
"Hello, Lara, nice to see you here," I forced out, my smile feeling like it was tearing at the corners of my mouth. I turned to Benson, who looked like a lost puppy. "And Benson, how are you doing?"
"It's not good to see you, Annalise. There's nothing good about seeing you," Lara spat venomously, her words like daggers aimed at my heart. "Hope you've heard that the Walford family h
