When Maja and lan returned to Greenfield Gardens, lan was already buzzing with excitement, eagerly dialing Tyler's number.

"Hey, you know about Abner, right? He..."

After hanging up, he immediately called Fitch.

"Dude, you won't believe what Abner..."

There was a few seconds of silence on the other end, and after a careful glance at the screen, Fitch realized it was indeed lan

calling.

He had mistaken it for Tyler initially.

Before Fitch could chin with a warning about Abner's potential retaliation, a loud "Ow!" cthrough the line.

"Maja, why the heck are you pulling my ear?"

"Enough, lan. Why can't you just leave Abner alone?"

Unable to listen any longer, Fitch hung up the phone.

He wasn't in the mood for lovey-dovey stuff, no matter the brand.

He was alone in the mansion. His gaze fell upon two certificates left on the coffee table, brought back from the civil affairs office

and never put away since.

Feeling as if scorched, he scooped up the two red booklets and ascended the stairs.

Ozzy was at the door, barking with joy at his return, tail wagging furiously.

Although there were now two dogs in the mansion, it was clear he favored Ozzy, the scruffy little mutt.

Picking up his furry buddy, he scratched under Ozzy's chin, eliciting a contented sound as the tail wagged even more vigorously.

The nanny nearby was a bit on edge; the sudden addition of two dogs to the house was one thing, but Fitch's affection for one of

them was another revelation.

used to despise such creatures, deeming

expensive suit fabric,

it's best to put him down now; it's tfor his

of reluctance flickered

you take care of the other

when bathing a puppy. I'm worried he might

be just right

Ozzy over

saw the housekeeper open

"Mr.Haskins, it's for you."

stairs, Fitch

an even tinier

the front —

it over

date was inscribed between them, with a tiny

felt

after finding Ozzy,

barking filled Fitch's ears, yet his mind felt strangely empty, as if something was drifting away,

familiar n"Sharon

to meet young ladies from their social circle, but Fitch had bluntly

married.

been

sudden marriage, without letting anyone

a wedding? Not even tell

"No need."

you avoiding meeting people on

I really am married, and I'd rather we drop this

taken aback by his sharp retort, unsure of what to

always been calm, never

Was he upset?

few more

was then that Fitch realized his

tag,

when the

by the noise,

was about to call for assistance, she spotted Fitch

"Mr.Haskins?"

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