"Which one do you want to hear first, the good news or the bad news?"
Lannie's sudden question caught Anna off guard, but she didn't hesitate to answer. "The bad news, I guess?" Anna is not even sure if she wants to hear the bad news. Either way, she will get both answers, so picking the bad news first is not big of a deal.
"Well, I was hoping you would like to pick the good news first, but if that's what you want then, I will gladly tell you." Before coming here, Lannie was debating if she wanted Anna to know of not so good news to Anna. She's afraid that Anna might get angry because even herself, she's quite angry. Nevertheless, Anna has the right to know. "I heard from my parents that my brother's so-called childhood sweetheart is back, and I got a feeling that she's gonna do something bad."
When Anna heard that, her movements stopped for a few seconds then, she answered. "I see."