Chapter 2The house wasn’t large. Not like I’d imagined a plantation should be from watching movies. There was a living and dining room, separated by a hallway, the kitchen and a small parlor on either side behind them, with the staircase at the far end. All were in excellent condition, with hardwood floors, papered or painted walls, and oak woodwork. There were granite fireplaces in the dining and living rooms as well. The furniture, while not modern, was comfortable. At least the sofa was, as I discovered when I tested it.
On the second floor, there were four bedrooms and a single bathroom, other than Justin’s personal one in his bedroom. There was even an attic, although it wasn’t something to write home about. It was empty, except for a few boxes at the top of the stairs, and home to n
