Chapter 14: Will Never Fall In Love With Him!
Gavriel’s words left Iris even more bewildered. Just as she was about to ask further, Gavriel continued speaking.
"Now that you are safe, I will end the call. Goodbye!" The connection abruptly severed, leaving the phone screen blank.
"What the heck! That grumpy Gavriel... How dare he throw such confusing statements and abruptly end the call like that?" Iris huffed in frustration, taking a deep breath to calm herself.
Rumble!
Once again, her stomach let out a growl. Setting aside her curiosity for now, she resolved to ask Gavriel about it later. Right now, she needed to satisfy her hunger and begin adjusting to her new life as Iris Gray in this small town.
There was so much on her to-do list, starting with shopping for new clothes. She preferred dark colors; bright ones made her feel like she stood out too much, drawing unnecessary attention. She disliked being the center of attention.
****
When Iris arrived on the first floor, she headed straight into the dining room, which was connected to a modern French country kitchen offering views of the snow-covered forest in the backyard.
Only now did Iris realize the dining room possessed such a stunning view. Yesterday, while dining there, she had been too exhausted to appreciate her surroundings.