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?"

Fay

explain, but Kay, sitting nearby, picked up on the shift. Reese had always been gentle and accommodating, usually letting her aunt take the lead. But today, she'd chosen the seat of honor and changed the meeting

Kay tugged Fay down beside her and offered a

the bush. Her tone sharpened. "Aunt Kay, you

listen to me?" Kay replied, nonchalant, poking at the fruit on her

definitely look into what happened. From now on, you can't just send the Sanford


clatter, Kay's fork slipped from her

anger flickered in her eyes, but she quickly masked

that supposed to mean?

quietly, setting her cup down. Her voice was gentle

always held sway in the Sanford household. Now, Reese was drawing a line in

armrest, struggling to keep

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