Chapter 170

"Of course, I'm willing to take on the task," Serena replied, "but I'm not sure... will

the owner of the watch agree? I've never repaired a watch before."

"He definitely will," William assured her with confidence.

"Why?" Serena asked, puzzled.

"That's not for you to worry about. Just tell me, are you willing or not?"

"I'm willing!" Serena nodded eagerly, not wanting to miss out on such a valuable opportunity.

"Alright, I'll have Finn send it to you tomorrow."

"Thank you," Serena said gratefully.

"No need to be so formal," William replied.

a moment of silence passing between

the way, there's something else I

straightened up, curious.

Alderburg again," William said, watching her

lamp, Serena's cheeks were as flawless as porcelain, her eyes bright like stars, and her lips a vivid red, as if she had

about me going to Alderburg," William noted, masking

was making a point to

get a chance to enjoy it

unease in William's heart dissipated. "Sure," he

chatting a bit longer, Serena ended

from her seat, she went to her cabinet, fetched a fresh face mask, and had

this

wants to invite you to dinner on

"Dinner with me?"

part-time job she started at school. She came to

the truth but chose not to call him out. It seemed he was mediating between them, and the dinner was meant as an apology from Joy. It wasn't the perfect resolution, but it was acceptable. More importantly, it showed that Samuel was taking action, not just standing by. "Speaking of which, you know

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