*

Marina remarked, "Better to keep things above board, in case anyone gets the wrong idea." Carson joked, "We're living together; do you really think people believe we're just friends?"

"I don't care what others think. Innocent until proven guilty!" Marina replied with a light laugh. "Would you mind stepping out for a bit, Mr. Foster? I need to change."

Carson stood up straighter, glanced at his watch, and said, "Take your time. You've got about half an hour. Jonah mentioned something about a dinner gathering tonight. I'll wait for you downstairs."

"Thanks!" Marina raised an eyebrow playfully. "I'll be down on time."

Carson nodded slightly and left the room.

A small garden separated Carson's villa from the one where Charlie and Emily lived.

Kya was thrilled with the new surroundings, running up and down the stairs excitedly.

Knowing there was a child in the house, the housekeeper had the kitchen prepare some special kid-friendly dishes, including a few vegetable and cheese rolls for Kya. Charlie fed her and then turned to Emily, who was unpacking their luggage. "The staff here can help with that. I'll sort out Kya's things later. Why don't you take a break, and I'll take Kya outside for a bit?"

Kya was too restless to stay put, always needing someone to keep an eye on her. Charlie wouldn't leave her with the servants; he preferred to look after her himself.

"The view here is amazing, and the air is so fresh!" Emily exclaimed from the balcony, looking out into the distance. She turned back to Charlie with a smile. "Reminds me a bit of Villa del Sol on Maple Street." At the mention of Villa del Sol, Charlie couldn't help but smile, remembering the villa he built based on her model. "You liked Villa del Sol?"

of that villa. One day, it

del Sol. That's why I took a job at the patisserie nearby, just so I could catch a glimpse of it from afar," Emily shared, her eyes still filled with longing. Charlie's expression softened

look. "Jealous of a mountain and a

del

gave Villa

been hers for a while

is so good

an observation, don't ask

Charlie just smiled and didn't

her vegetable rolls and shrimp, topped off with a glass of milk, she was buzzing with energy. "Daddy, I want

Emily. "We'll just be outside. Come find

noticed Josiah James and Amiee live next door. I might go

"Sounds good!"

and took Kya

Charlie's

slide, and seesaw, having a blast even

evening set in, the estate

beautifully. C City's southern location meant

up, even

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