*

Ten minutes later, Estelle and Jonathan arrived at Carson's villa. It wasn't just the two of them-Magdalen, Morrison, and Josiah were there too.

What had been a quiet evening quickly buzzed to life again.

Estelle and Magdalen high-fived over their seamless coordination, with Magdalen lavishing praise on Marina for thoughtfully preparing late-night snacks for everyone. Morrison and Jonathan exchanged a look, a kind of "sorrow" only men could understand twinkling in their eyes.

Carson laughed, "You all should thank me; I went through a lot of trouble to get all this stuff!"

Josiah chimed in with a laugh, "My brother said he's not coming because Kya fell asleep, but he wants ten scallops and a lobster to take back to him later."

"And what about your Goddess Amiee?" Carson asked.

"She's out with her team; I'll just take a portion back for her," Josiah replied, chuckling.

Carson facepalmed, "Looks like I'll be grilling till sunrise!"

Laughter filled the air as everyone gathered around, the feast and drinks ready, marking the start of the late-night feast.

Charlie had just put Kya to sleep and was waiting in the upstairs lounge for Emily to finish her shower. Taking her hand as she came out, he asked softly, "What was the deal with Susanna today?" After Magdalen took Kya from his arms, she suddenly started targeting Susanna. Could it have something to do with Kya?

While bathing Kya tonight, he had carefully checked her over but hadn't found any bruises.

hurt his daughter, he

"I don't know what

has already vented for us, so let's leave

face cooling slightly, "Stay away from that Susanna, and if she

gaze deepened, "You're too soft-hearted, too easy for people

replied, "I initially thought she was Andrew's

like her. Their engagement was arranged by their families," Charlie

really have someone else on the

dance instructor. Andrew's really fallen for this girl and wants to be with her, but her family's ordinary background won't fly with the Earwoods. To stop them from seeing each other, they quickly arranged Andrew's marriage. It was supposed to happen by the end of the year,

getting why Andrew and Susanna seemed so

Susanna's disdain

Susanna didn't love

he

still her fiancé. Knowing

had someone else,

must

WK

her.

ordinary background too, Susanna redirected

dislike for Kya

the fear that Andrew's

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