I NEED TO MAKE MY RESEARCH.

Annie walked into the sitting room, expecting to find it empty, but instead, she was surprised to see Anthony, Eric, and Mr Patrick already seated on the couch.

They all turned to look at her, and Annie could sense that they had something important to discuss.

"What's going on here?" Annie asked, her voice laced with curiosity.

"Why are you all in my sitting room? Eric what's going on?"

But none of them responded.

They just stared at her, their faces serious and somber.

Annie felt a sense of unease wash over her, and she waved her hand dismissively.

"I don't have time for...