Chapter 131. The Fire Begins

At the hospital, Mr. and Mrs. Anderson were enjoying a pleasant conversation with Emma and the children. Not long after, they spotted Anna approaching from a distance, walking quickly toward them. Her face was tense, but she tried to mask it with a forced smile.

“Anna? You’re here?” Mr. Anderson asked, surprised. “We thought you had an important meeting about your research project today.”

Anna took a deep breath, trying to stay calm. “Yes, I’ve already wrapped it up, so I wanted to come help you both,” she said, attempting to smile more naturally.

Mrs. Anderson looked at her with suspicion. “You finished the meeting so quickly? That project is very important.”

“Yes, I presented the key points. I wanted to spend time with my *family* and the children,” Anna said, emphasizing the word “family.”

Emma stood nearby, pretending to be surprised. “Anna, what a surprise to see you here. I thought you’d be busy with your research.”

Anna turned to Emma, her