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

her, "How about

they'd have the koi fish to play with. If you like, we could get a few more, give them some

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 by the scent of

such a grand garden? Leanne felt excited on their

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

like sworn enemies, now he was even considering

something but then hesitated,

meant going

you manage to get it from your

a casual tone, "It's just a small garden compared to our happiness. To thank you for not sending me to a

skeptical of

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

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