They returned to their villa in Diamond Ridge Estates, with Emma coming out to open the door.

Every time Lucinda saw Emma, she would remember the night when she and Stefan went to meet the parents.

Not only Stefan, but even the butler and driver were all part of the show, making her head spin with their convincing performances.

"Emma, you still up?" Lucinda asked with a laugh after getting out of the car.

"I've already had a nap." Emma replied with a smile, "Mrs. Coleman, fancy a midnight snack? I can whip something up now."

Emma usually hit the sack early, waking up once in the middle of the night, then staying awake until 2 a.m. before heading back to sleep.

Stefan would usually come home around this time.

If Stefan didn't show up by the witching hour, he was probably spending the night elsewhere with other housekeepers and colleagues, so Emma would not have to wait up for him. "No need, it's late and a midnight snack would keep me up." Lucinda replied.

Emma turned to look at Stefan.

"Emma, you can head off to bed."

Stefan handed the bouquet in his hands to Lucinda, "You almost forgot these flowers."

Lucinda chuckled a bit sheepishly.

She took the bouquet and went inside with Stefan.

Seeing the lovey-dovey couple, Emma was satisfied and muttered to herself, "This time next year, they'll probably have a little boy or girl."


The years of effort Stefan put in finally paid off.

Emma didn't know how many rivals Stefan had to beat to win Lucinda's heart.

They had a five-year age difference. When he became an adult, Lucinda was just starting middle school. He waited for her to grow up, to graduate, to mature.

years, to finally win the girl he had been

was not easy

later, just as Stefan stepped into the

incoming call. There was no name attached to

the bathroom door, calling through the door,

is it?"

this late hour was a

This was simply unacceptable.

up his plans, and he was going to give whoever it was a piece of his

no name on


was silent for a moment before saying, "A stranger wouldn't know my number. If there's no name, it's probably Ruby. Lucinda, your love rival is calling to harass your man

Lucinda was speechless.

to her

Alright then!

protect

didn't remember Ruby's number. He might have really forgotten, but he knew that a call without a name would definitely be

before, people he didn't know wouldn't have his

to answer, the person on the other end hung

rang

answered Ruby's

"Stefan."

pleased

to Stefan,


respond to her

he actually

already compensated for the loss at Lucinda's shop. I've also been

too much. I was so jealous of Lucinda, almost going mad with it. We've known each other for over twenty years, growing up together. Our bond is deep. Why

the heir of the Anderson family, how could someone like Lucinda be your partner? She's not worthy of you. Even if she tries hard, the gap between you is too big, she can never catch up to you. Stefan, we're the ones from the same world. We've grown up together, have common topics, same friends, we're the

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