Before Stefan had a chance to respond, Lucinda had let go of him.
She said a few words to her father, then turned around and said to Cecilia, "Cecilia, let's head back to the shop."
"See you, Nathan."
Cecilia waved goodbye to Nathan.
Nathan nodded in return.
After Eric drove Lucinda and Cecilia away, Stefan said to Nathan and Keith, "Let's go upstairs. There's a little study in my room."
The place was perfect for them to discuss some private matters.
The trio went back to the presidential suite on the top floor.
The small study was soundproof.
"Nathan, can I get you something to drink?"
"No, thanks."
Nathan declined. He didn't sit down immediately. Instead, he looked around the study, then walked to the desk. On the left side of the desk was a large picture frame. He looked closely and saw his daughter in the frame.
She looked a bit younger. Lucinda's face still had a hint of childishness. He guessed she must have been no older than sixteen or seventeen when the picture was taken.
Nathan picked up the frame and looked at it attentively.
He had missed his daughter's growth, so he was especially curious about how she used to look.
Compared to her sixteen-year-old self, Lucinda's looks hadn't changed much. She used to look innocent and naive, but now she carried a mature charm that made her even more attractive. "Stefan."
and asked, "Do you have another copy of this
Even though Nathan said he didn't want any, Stefan still thought it was a nice gesture to make him
extra copies of Lucy's photos. Nathan, if you're interested, I can have a
married him, he stopped having her life
Then have those albums sent over quickly.
being there as she grew up, and he
had so many photos,
Nathan suddenly asked, "Stefan, why do you have so many photos of Lucy?" He knew they had known each other for eleven
know Stefan would have so many pictures
was also
coffee-making skills, he could tell he
many photos of Lucy," Keith said softly
been trying to please Nathan
honestly replied, "You
Keith was speechless.
didn't ask, Stefan wouldn't
my treasures. My years of affection for her were
Stefan poured a cup for both Nathan
only one who knew where he kept
she answered
loved one's favorite dishes immediately," Emma said cheerfully, assuming that the couple
need you to bring all the photo albums from my study to the Ascend Hotel.
Why do you suddenly need those albums?
ones transformations from a naive girl to
were also a testament of his eleven-year
able to suppress his feelings for eleven
need those albums. Please bring
"Okay."
he said so, Emma naturally
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