Chapter 105. Exploring Aspen (2)

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The day went by quickly.

After breakfast, Robert showered and left for a business meeting, promising to return before evening or whenever he was through. He left me alone with Mrs. Herbert, her assistants, and one of the security personnel.

Mrs. Herbert chattered happily beside me as I spent most of my morning touring the cabin, pointing out and describing any feature that caught my interest. 

The cabin was incredible. With an elegant, antique feel to its thick stone walls and heavy wood floors, I fell more in love with the place. The interior was unique, and the furniture was ornately carved and designed with flawless woodwork. All the rooms were well maintained. In one of them, I saw a glass cabinet containing some beautiful paintings—Robert was a sucker for artwork. 

Like its interior, the exterior was equally stunning. Huge wooden decks overlooked a spectacular mountain landscape, and the cabin grounds were covered in a