Just as Charlotte thought, Annabelle had barely returned to the country and was already cozying up to her brother. But as for “standing her ground” in front of Annabelle, Anna truly had no interest. What would be the point of flaunting her status as the legitimate wife?
Charles despised her as the legal wife. Strutting in front of his beloved ex-girlfriend would just be asking for humiliation. He’d probably side with his ex on the spot, embarrassing her just to please Annabelle. Anna wasn’t about to go looking for that kind of trouble.
More importantly, she had zero desire to breathe the same air as Charles in the same space.
"No, sister, I really do have an urgent appointment with someone," Anna used an excuse, checking her watch and saying, "It's time for my meeting. I have to go now
