The Haunting of Annabelle Read Free

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pullout drawers of every size imaginable. Her previous assessment
appeared to be correct. She could picture linens, dinnerware,
flatware, and other things necessary for the setting of dinner
tables and some of the larger cabinets could well hold the coffee
urns and buffet serving trays. Like the previous rooms, it still
had the blue painters tape and the primer on the open wall spaces.
She could imagine a cozy seating spot off to the one side while the
other side could contain a desk and filing area. The ceiling was
again painted white.
    Through the archway, she could see into the
kitchen and headed there next. Her inspection revealed an appealing
mix of modern appliances along with traditional wood cabinets and a
long work island spanning its center. The kitchen was equipped with
an extra-large double sink and she was amazed to see the
professional size refrigerator, double ovens and cook tops, along
with the industrial size dishwasher. There at the end of the long
room she saw a set of doors, which opened to a walk-in pantry lined
with shelving and a dry goods area. The upright freezer tucked in
the corner would be ideal for her plans. They must have entertained
on a regular basis in the past she thought, as the appliances
appeared new.
    The men followed her silently, except when
Edward pointed out the pantry or answered some of her inquires.
John followed silently, his blue eyes occasionally following her
gestures, but he made no comments. Edward pointed to the other set
of doors, which led out of the kitchen into the intersecting
hallway. It appeared that the first floor of the house was
connected with a series of hallways, which ran alongside, and
behind the grand stairs to the other rooms. She saw doors leading
out towards the back of the house, but the group continued on to
another room. The rooms on the other side of the house mirrored
those she had already seen and as she waited to enter, she had the
feeling that something slid down the length of her hair. Putting
her hand up to check she found nothing. Brushing the end of her
shoulder off, she focused on the next area.

Chapter 6
     
    They entered the room
through the doors directly across from the kitchen. This could have
been a private sitting room; it had patio doors opening to a
terrace in the back of the house. Turning, she saw it also had
doors that opened to the intersecting hallway. As they crossed the
hallway to the next room, she realized that its counterpart was the
dining room. This room however had different lighting and French
pane doors leading out to a terrace on the side of the
house. Perhaps this could be used as a
breakfast room, she thought. It too had
pocket doors and led to the room in front of the house. The library
she thought, as she ran her hand across one of the empty shelves
that lined the walls. The gleaming black marble fireplace in the
center wall had a built-in box for wood. She could imagine sitting
here in a comfortable chair, reading. Walking through the doors,
they came full circle and were back at the entranceway, in front of
the grand staircase. Edward then guided her down the staircase
hallway and pointed out the powder room. He also advised her that
there was another on the opposite side. They continued along the
hallway and he showed her doors to closets that contained shelves
for linens, cleaning equipment and supplies
    “ Yes…we’ve ensured that
the estate is ready for the next owner. The only thing you have to
worry about is the interior decorating. As you can see, all of the
walls are prepped ready for painting. Of course, any carpeting you
want down here is for you to decide. The hardwood floors are in
perfect condition,” said Edward. “Would you like to take a break or
move on to the next three floors?”
    Annabelle looked from Edward to John and
said, “If you don’t mind, can we continue?”
    With a wave of his hand, John replied, “You
two go on ahead; I’ll wait here.”

Chapter 7
     
    They turned and