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.

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

of the car. Nova gazed at

such good care of me

but he obviously enjoyed

"Marian," Nova called out.

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

hung, and the shoes arranged neatly. Also, I'm tired. Prepare a bath for

each hand as she went inside. Nova, chatting and laughing, followed Casper into the

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 hard work,

thank you. But really, I can take care of myself. There's no need to trouble Eliza," she said, her

fine. She can handle it," he responded coldly,

of sorrow and

really tired, Casper. I'd like to soak my feet. Is that okay?" Casper glanced

up, meeting his eyes squarely. Shock, disbelief, unwillingness, and compliance all swirled complexly in her

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