She was a bit different from what she'd imagined.

"Ma'am, this Ms. Flora isn't quite what the rumors suggested. She's actually quite pleasant," Mr. Davis, the butler, stood respectfully by her side.

During their journey, he'd been observing Flora too. The young woman didn't talk much and, though she seemed aloof around strangers, she was polite and carried herself with grace. In no way did she fall short compared to the aristocratic daughters from Lone Island. Amanda remained silent, her gaze lingering on Flora for several seconds before stepping forward and descending the staircase.

Kruz had been chatting with Flora, but at the sound of footsteps, he quickly stood up straight.

Seeing Amanda coming down the stairs, he let out an exaggerated "Wow! Who's this stunning beauty? She's absolutely gorgeous!"

He grinned cheekily, "Mom, you make me feel so inferior with your looks. When we go out, people who know us think we're mother and son, but those who don't would mistake us for siblings!"

The butler couldn't help but chuckle.

Amanda was used to his antics and ignored him, walking straight to the couch and sitting down.

"Ms. Flora?"

She looked towards Flora.

"Hello, Aunt," Flora nodded lightly.

"Please, have a seat."

as well when Amanda

lifted himself

not quite what

several children. If Kruz hadn't called you 'mom,' I would've thought you were his sister!" Kruz's mouth twitched. Flora really knew

Flora as a cold beauty,

being complimented on her youth, and suddenly, Amanda found Flora

had done before, Amanda's expression

tell you plainly, I'm not very

excellent care of herself being a mother of three yet without a single

face sav

eyes.

tone was calm,

ago, Connor broke his legs, and it took a kenowned doctor and much effort to heal him," Amanda said coldly. "He wouldn't tell me how it

who pushed him

Kruz looked at Flora in astonishment. Flora pushed his big brother

be some misunderstanding

behaved so well

of his

so close; it

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