Hailey’s POV
As we pulled up to the grand estate's garage, my heart began to race with anticipation. I sat nervously in the front seat, my eyes scanning the perfectly manicured lawns and impeccably pruned hedges. My palms grew sweaty as I smoothed out non-existent wrinkles on my gown. Aiden and I sat in silence for a moment, taking deep breaths to calm our nerves.
"What will they be like?" I wondered, my mind racing with questions. "Will they like me?"
Aiden's grip on my hand tightened as we stepped out of the car. "Remember, they can be a bit... much," he whispered, his eyes scanning the facade of the house as if searching for an escape route.
We stood before the giant door, Aiden's finger hovering over the doorbell. The click of the bell seemed to echo through the air, and soon, the
