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."

down as well when Amanda shot him a look,

quietly lifted

not quite what I had

several children. If Kruz hadn't called you 'mom,' I would've thought

He had pegged Flora as a cold beauty, but she turned out to be

complimented on her youth, and suddenly, Amanda

done before, Amanda's expression

quite straightforward, so I'll tell you plainly, I'm not very fond of

mother of three yet without a single wrinkle on

face sav

eyes.

was calm,

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 happened, purposely keeping it from me, but I found out it had

pushed him

at Flora in astonishment. Flora pushed his big

there be some misunderstanding

always behaved

his

close; it just didn't

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