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Serena, eyes locked on the distant sight of Romeo and Mirabella kissing, remained silent, filled with a sense of defeat. Determined not to let her down, Martin persisted in negotiating with the guard, suggesting they could pay double the price or meet any other request the private party might have, as long as it was…

Romeo, both domineering and doting, kept tickling her, “Say it, and I’ll let you go.” Trapped in his embrace and laughing uncontrollably, Mirabella pleaded, “Stop.” She had no strength left to resist. It was the first time Romeo saw her laugh so radiantly, so beautifully. He was utterly mesmerized. Mirabella seized the moment to tickle…

“As light as a kitten, why would I complain?” Fitch effortlessly lifted her up. “You ladies are always fussing about losing weight, slim as you are, and then you go and ruin your health over it.” “Isn’t it because you men say one thing but mean another? You prefer skinny over plump, right?” “Hey, for…

How long would it be before they could ascend now? Serena couldn’t have felt prouder, and for once, she looked at Martin with genuine affection. At the summit. Romeo wrapped his arms around Mirabella from behind, both of them gazing down at the sprawling Oakridge City below. How he wished he could freeze this moment…

But she had risen too early, and when breakfast time came, she found herself alone at the table. The sky was a blanket of dull gray, the night’s curtain not yet fully lifted, when she couldn’t help but ask the housekeeper, “What time does Uncle Bard usually wake up?” “Well, usually about half an hour…

“If Serena wants more, just have the kitchen make some, Eunice said decisively. Then turning to Mirabella, “You eat now, and we’ll have the chef prepare some for Serena later.” “No need, Serena said with a strained smile. “This is plenty for me.” The servants were in a bind. Should they instruct the kitchen to…

“Now that things have settled, once I wrap up a few loose ends, I’ll take you out for some fun” Mirabella smiled, “No need, Uncle Bard. You should spend time with Aunt Eunice when you’re free. Romeo will take me out.” At the mention of Romeo, Bard paused, then smiled, “Ah, you’ve got plans with…

Serena fell silent, unable to respond. “You should be grateful Grandpa didn’t get as hurt as Grandma did. Last time, she fell face-first from her wheelchair, rolled over twice, and hit a decorative rock. She was covered in bruises. Though not life-threatening, those injuries meant days of suffering for someone her age. Thank goodness that…

“That sounds amazing!” Serena felt envious but also miffed that her aunt hadn’t taken her along. “But the performances were lackluster, at least in your sister’s and my opinion, Eunice continued with a smile. “You were lucky to miss it. There was this thrilling event tonight that got everyone’s adrenaline pumping. If you had been…

Calvin and Arlen were terrified, heads bowed, unable to meet his gaze. What was going on? “The man in the bed was one of the goons you sent to surround the manor. We picked out a few with similar builds, dressed them up, added prosthetics and wigs.” Darren’s explanation brought realization to his brothers. So,…