Anabella woke up the next morning feeling unusually refreshed, a rare occurrence after the stress of the past weeks. She was hopeful that her conversation with Lucy had smoothed things over. With a renewed sense of purpose, she got ready and headed to the bakery.
The morning rush was in full swing when Anabella arrived, and she immediately threw herself into her work, preparing pastries and brewing coffee.
Lucy was already there, moving about with a cold efficiency. Anabella tried to greet her with a warm smile, but Lucy barely acknowledged her, giving a curt nod before returning to her task.
As the day progressed, Anabella couldn't help but notice that something was off. Orders she had prepared meticulously were being switched around, causing delays and confusion. Items she had set out for display were mysteriously missing or misplaced.
Anabella initially thought it was a simple mistake, but as it kept happening, she grew increasingly suspicious.
