Because Annabelle had honestly thought she was alone and that no one could hear her, she jumped when she heard a voice quite close to her, her mouth agape and looking rather comical.
"Oh!" she exclaimed, staring at the woman who didn't look exactly pleased. Feeling herself blushing with embarrassment, Annabelle shifted, not knowing how to handle the situation.
"I'm sorry, I didn't realize... I really didn't mean to bother you, I just..."
She was stammering. Annabelle mentally scolded herself. She was usually not this flustered, but she was embarrassed, and the woman definitely didn't look like a happy camper.