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.

of coffee,

"How about we live

perfect for cats to roam freely. Plus, they'd have the koi fish to play

cramped spaces of apartment buildings. Here, they could scale walls patrol their territory, lazily

grand garden?

even offer a spot to

enemies, now he was even considering offering her

Leanne started to say something but then hesitated, unsure how to

meant going

it from your dad? He loves this

lights, speaking in a casual tone, "It's just a small garden compared to our happiness. To thank you for not sending me to a monastery, he gave this as

Leanne was skeptical of his extravagant

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

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