Reese heard footsteps approaching and shot a warm smile at the maid.

"We all know each other well by now. No need to make a fuss in the main hall- just bring them to the lounge, please. And could you set out some coffee and snacks? We'll have a little chat."

Compared to the grand, formal hall, the side lounge was cozier and far more private.

The maid nodded and left. Reese stopped by the restroom before heading to the lounge herself.

As soon as she entered, Fay Langley sprang up from the couch, clearly annoyed.

"Reese, what took you so long? And why are we in this poky little room instead of the main hall?"

Reese didn't bother answering. She slid into the armchair at the head of the coffee table, poured herself a cup of herbal tea, and took a leisurely sip.

Setting her cup down, she finally looked over at Fay. "Fay, when are you ever going to learn to chill out a little?"

supposed to mean?" Fay shot back, frowning in

she'd chosen the seat of honor and changed the meeting spot herself. Clearly, she

a moment's thought, Kay tugged Fay down beside her and offered a breezy laugh. “Reese,

sharpened. "Aunt Kay, you were the

her own-she goes wherever she pleases. Why would she listen to me?" Kay replied,

But since Tristan's fallen ill Dad will definitely look into what happened.


fork slipped from her fingers and hit the

her eyes, but she quickly masked it when she met

to mean? Don't you

said quietly, setting her cup down. Her voice was gentle as

not have measured up to the Sanfords, but Kay had always held sway in

the armrest, struggling to keep her

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