ANNIKA‘S POV
“Good morning.” I smiled at the guard who looked too stunned to see me.
I walked inside the hotel with renowned confidence. It was liberating, like I had been reborn, and now I was able to flap my wings and fly. It felt like I was a new person. . . Someone who's stronger and knows how to stand her ground. Every pain I felt in the past few months had become a weapon— a shield I could use to protect myself. . .to protect my heart.
As I took each step, a few heads turned in my direction. I heard a few gasps, and then, slowly, I heard faint voices talking behind me— murmuring and wondering who I was.
I smiled at a group of employees who were taken aback, “Good morning,” I said.
Hearing my voice, they finally realized who I was. Their eyes were widening in shock as they foll
