Chapter 22
Anna watched the grandfather clock strike twelve, still sitting there at the breakfast table. Alex had left hours ago. And The cold uneaten toast and sausages had been removed from sight soon thereafter. But the kind of poison that had been inflicted upon her today, was something that was going to remain with her forever!
She looked outside at the vast and beautiful garden, the sun glinting against the green grass blades and yellow Daffodils, moving in the slow wind. Even the small lake that stands within the palace property, was looking like it was calling out to her today.
It was so beautiful outside, more so when put in contrast against this soulless dark palace, Anna looked around at the maroon coloured antique furniture pieces around her that frankly looked like they bel
