Leanne remembered her last visit here, and she was certain it wasn't this well-lit back then.

It was early summer, and the temperature was just right. The gentle murmur of the stream played like ethereal music, while the fragrance of flowers wafted through the air. In the crystal-clear pond, prized koi fish swam lazily.

Pink and white roses climbed over the garden walls, their lush blooms bursting with vibrant color.

Rose was Leanne's favorite, but these weren't here before. They must have been newly planted.

Curtis led her further into the estate, past the garden's pavilions and ornate bridges.

This tranquil oasis, nestled in the heart of the city, was designed and built over several years by a renowned landscape architect hired by Maddox. The land alone was worth a fortune.

After its completion, it caught the eye of the Stonebridge city council, which wanted to turn it into a public park. The offer, however, failed to sway Maddox.

a cup of coffee, though his busy schedule meant visits were rare. Now, the garden had been

leisurely, asking her, "How about we live here from now

of trees and flowers, perfect for cats to roam freely. Plus, they'd have the koi fish to play with. If you like, we could get a few more, give them

was perfect for raising cats, far better than confining them to the cramped spaces of apartment buildings. Here, they could scale walls patrol their territory, lazily fish from the pond, and nap in the grass under the sun, lulled to sleep

cat wouldn't dream of such a grand

leisurely pace, "There's plenty of space here. We could even offer a spot to your girlfriends, let them

enemies, now he was even considering

something but then

had thought his agreement to move meant going back to Crystal Cove Villas,

it from your dad? He loves this

small garden compared to our happiness.

was skeptical of his

really," Curtis grinned, playfully pinching her nose. "You believe

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