CHAPTER THIRTY - *MANSION OFFER*

They reached a clearing with a stunning view of the valley below. Erik produced a small picnic from his backpack, complete with sandwiches and a bottle of wine. "You think of everything, don't you?" Anna said, smiling as they settled onto a blanket. Erik shrugged, a playful glint in his eye. "I try. Especially when it comes to you." As they ate and drank, the conversation flowed easily. Erik shared stories of his childhood summers spent at the cabin, his eyes lighting up as he recounted adventures in the woods and lazy days by the nearby lake. "What about you?" he asked, turning his attention to Anna. "What were your summers like growing up?" Anna hesitated, suddenly aware of the vast difference in their backgrounds. "Nothing quite like this," she admitted. "We didn't have much money for vacations. But my dad would sometimes take us camping at the state park. Those are some of my favorite memories." Erik listened intently, his expression warm. "That sounds wonderful, Anna. Someti