Chapter 1346

Violet and the others had stayed at Willowbrook Estate for so many days, turning the place upside down. Yet, they found nothing.

She had decided it was time to leave.

Spending every day following Hayden's indulgent routine of eating and drinking had become tiresome. Violet felt as if the days were slipping away, especially now that Carissa was so busy and she hadn't been able to help.

It left her feeling unsettled.

At dinner that evening, she turned to Hayden and said, "I'll leave tomorrow."

Hayden glanced at her with a smile. "What's this? Haven't I treated you well with good food and drink? Why the sudden departure?"

Violet answered honestly, "The food's been too good-every day, it's either mountain delicacies or seafood."

Hayden laughed heartily.

"You're like a wild boar, unable to appreciate the finer things!" He waved it off. "Fine, if you're tired of it, then go ahead."

He called for Sonny. "Sonny, go to the storeroom and pick out some gifts. When they leave tomorrow, make sure they have something to take with them."

Highness,"

standing outside the door. He

glance and waved his hand. "Alright, you

Gordon responded before turning

looked up, almost calling out to Gordon, but hesitated. It seemed strange to bring gifts after having stayed for so long, especially when they'd come to just enjoy

she watched Gordon's retreating figure, something caught her attention. His posture-straight and dignified had never seemed so noticeable before. She hadn't really paid attention to how he walked, with one hand casually resting behind him, his fingers slightly curled. It gave him an air of someone

always spoken in a graceful and somewhat arrogant manner in front of Hayden and the others. It hadn't stood out before, but now

what are you daydreaming about?" Hayden's voice broke

it's too much. We've been imposing for so long, and now you're giving us gifts?

and lack for nothing, but when I offer something, you should take it without being so polite. Don't

"Well, since you insist,

with a thoughtful expression, his gaze lingering a moment longer before

elsewhere, the food barely registering as she poked at it absentmindedly. After finishing

lamps in the garden flickered softly, their light shimmering in the night. They looked both close and distant, as if the truth were just the same always just out of reach, yet present in every moment. Cynthia, still with a cheerful smile, chattered about how curious she was to

broke the silence, noticing Violet's preoccupation. "Vivi, don't you think there's something

looked up sharply. "What do

replying, "His martial

knows martial

footsteps to his breathing, she had never noticed anything that suggested

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