Eliza used to be someone who embraced life to the fullest, finding joy in gardening and caring for animals. But Casper wasn't a fan of flowers, dogs, or cats. There was a time she brought home a stray cat, and when he found out, he flung it from the second floor. She was terrified, but luckily, the cat landed on soft grass and survived. From then on, she never had the courage to let any pets into the house again. As they chatted, Marian had already led Eliza to the living room.

"Ma'am, should I take your luggage to the master bedroom?"

"Just leave it here for now, Marian," she replied softly.

Marian quickly caught on; Eliza wasn't the only woman in the house anymore-there was Nova, too. This was something they'd have to bring up when Casper got back.

"Please have a seat then. I'll go slice some fruit for you."

"That's not necessary, Marian."

"It's no trouble at all. Please wait."

Marian headed to the kitchen to busy herself. Eliza glanced around the familiar yet alien house, feeling deeply fatigued.

of a car approaching reached her ears. She looked up. Casper

driver parked, Casper lifted Nova out of the car. Nova gazed at Casper with adoring and dewy

you, Casper, for taking such good care of me on

much, but he

"Marian," Nova called out.

had just brought out the fruit, set down the tray and hurried out, "Coming, Ms.

clothes need to be hung, and the shoes arranged neatly. Also, I'm tired. Prepare

hand as she went inside. Nova, chatting

Nova noticed Eliza, she was momentarily stunned. After her shock passed, she quickly offered a warm smile. "Casper said you'd be here to take care of me. I didn't believe him, and I was wondering how you could possibly stoop to servant's work... Thanks for your

really, I can take care of myself. There's no need to trouble Eliza," she said, her eyes shining with feigned sincerity as she looked

can handle it," he responded

smiled, as tears of sorrow and

Nova sit down, she rubbed her feet and said, "I'm really tired, Casper. I'd

eyes squarely. Shock, disbelief, unwillingness, and

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