Chapter 432

The bitter chill swept through the long avenue, January winds cutting sharp along the frozen streets of Kingstoria.

Even in this lively city, winter wrapped everything in a quiet, somber hush.

Sylvia stepped out of the yellow cab, fumbling with her bags as she pulled up the collar of her oversized wool sweater to shield half her face from the biting cold.

As she turned, she caught sight of the Garcia Manor's front gates, decked out in twinkling lights and festive ribbons-strange for this time of year.

It wasn't Christmas, so what was the big occasion?

Sylvia waved to the security guy at the gate and hurried inside.

Naomi was on the porch, bossing the staff around as usual.

"Mom."

"Sylvia, you're here! What's that? You wrapped it up so pretty."

Naomi reached for the bag, but Sylvia tucked it behind her back. “Nothing, just something I grabbed on the way. What's with all the decorations today?"

Naomi only answered once the staff finished sweeping the last of the fallen leaves. She linked arms with Sylvia and led her toward the dining room.

make it special. I guess my hard days are finally paying off. See those flowers I

were stunning, each bloom carefully chosen

forced a smile.

up to show Naomi the appetizers-platters of cheese, crackers, and fresh fruit for her

with the air of a queen. Sylvia played along; after all, this was the first time her mother had been in charge in this

were laughing,

"Mr. Rupert."

He was here.

bag. With the room empty, maybe this was

forward when Tristan's warm voice rang out from the entry. "Reese, you made it! Looks

Mr. Rupert was kind enough to pick

few steps away-soft, sincere, and somehow oddly familiar to

no one Tristan would speak to that

motorized wheelchair. She wore a creamy white cashmere dress that draped over her legs, looking as delicate as

had set out-pretty

she was holding Rupert's

fingers, stunned, until she noticed the

"And this is...?"

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