Chapter 90

“Hey, Mr. Raymond, once we’ve locked in the design, I’ve got to start on the construction drawings. You sure you don’t want anyone else to take a peek? I heard from Mr. Elston that this house is designed for your sweetheart Don’t you think you should ask her opinion?”

lan fell silent for a moment before whispering, “No need.”

Maja was taken aback and began to wonder. Had lan really been waiting for Carlene Shepard for all these years, just like the rumors suggested?

The gossip might not be baseless, maybe there was trouble in paradise

Maja didn’t much care about all that “Alright, I’ll call you if I need anything else.”

Just as she hung up and prepared to rest, there was a knock at the door. It was Maria.

“Ms Pennyfeather, Holden called me at noon. He said his flight lands at six tomorrow evening and asked you and Mr. Raymond to pick him up.” Maja’s heart raced. Was she really going with lan?

She even thought about making up an excuse not to go.

But it was Holden, who had always shown concern for her and treated her like family over the years.

She took a deep breath, “Got it.”

there was no signal at noon. He

see lan sooner or

after washing up, she

couch with a cup of tea in front of her; apparently, she had been there for a

Valley the previous day and had planned to sleep in a bit, but instead,

three meetings by this time and you’re still lazing in bed: What

was always displeased with her and

worried lan might move into Rosewood Manor with Maja, so she came early to

had lan’s clothes sent over; they’re in the bedroom. You’re lucky that you were

chuckled and signaled for Maria to go about her business; otherwise, she’d be on the receiving end of Selena’s scolding too. Maria sighed and

returned from playing outside, and since it was raining, he stood at the entrance waiting for someone to wipe his paws. Selena spotted Coco immediately and

you to get rid of this dog?“,

Mr. Raymond hasn’t arrived yet. When he does, Coco will be gone.”

gets uncomfortable around dogs!”

breath, maintaining a polite

have someone take Coco away. But, Ms. Casson, did you come over this morning to

Selena’s face. I didn’t just come by myself. I invited your parents too; they should be here soon.”

Neil and Cristina?

not just scolding her but also wanted to reprimand the Pennyfeather

suddenly felt

never thought

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