Lianne was sick, so she was prone to drowsiness. She leaned her head against the seat back and fell asleep in no time.
The car sped along smoothly, leaving the bright, bustling city center behind. The private road ahead was wide and open, with very little traffic.
Lianne groggily opened her eyes to the sight of a deep, tranquil pine forest outside the window.
She blinked slowly, her dark eyes moving as her vision gradually sharpened from a blur.
The land and water in the United States were so rich and abundant, seeming to nurture forests that grew tall and wild, as if from an inexhaustible source.
Dark green shrubbery surrounded a turquoise lake that glinted with white reflections. The environment was profoundly quiet and serene. Ahead stood a magnificent, European-style building that looked like a private castle... 'Have we arrived at the manor?' she wondered.
