Chapter 16

Azalea grasped her bag tightly in her hand as she turned the key in the lock and pushed open the door to the magnificent mansion. As she stepped inside, she almost had to pause to take in the breathtaking scene that lay before her. The place was designed and decorated to make it feel like a setting from a fairy tale. The main door opened into a long hallway, with one side of the wall entirely covered with white climbing roses growing from the thin layer of soil left beside the tiled flooring. On the other side of the hallway, ceiling-length windows let in streams of sunlight, while the flowers bloomed fully, filling the place with their sweet scent. Azalea's mood was instantly lifted, and she felt as though she had been hypnotized by the beauty that surrounded her.

The further she walked into the mansion, the more awestruck she became, and she felt no regret towards her purchase. The mansion was full of greens blooming from odd places, with sunrooms, greenhouses, a sauna, a bar, and