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.

to occasionally enjoy a meal or a cup of coffee, though his busy schedule

her, "How about

roam freely. Plus, they'd have the koi fish to

far better than confining them to the cramped spaces of apartment buildings. Here, they could scale walls patrol their territory, lazily

of such a grand

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

Joy like sworn enemies, now he was

to say something but then hesitated, unsure how

meant going back

did you manage to get it from your dad? He loves

at the orange glow of the lights, speaking in a casual tone, "It's just a small garden compared to our happiness. To thank you for

skeptical

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

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