Anna and Alasdair had been together for two hours, walking hand in hand. By the time they descended the stairs, breakfast had long passed and Anna's hunger had reached a critical level. She was focused solely on finding sustenance and ignored everyone around her. Despite her initial concerns about the situation, any embarrassment had faded away, replaced by her desire for food.

As Anna entered the dining room, she was greeted by a cacophony of whistling and clapping sounds. It was then that she noticed the children and Rob gathered around the table, which was covered in a delicious-looking spread. Her stomach growled in anticipation as she took in the...