A few steps forward, the gentle murmur of a brook was drowned out by the chatter of people, with Joy and Selina's lively voices unmistakably cutting through the noise.

"Why are they taking so long?"

Joy sounded thrilled, "What if I go back now, grab my stuff, and move in tonight?"

At the end of the cobblestone path, through an arched garden gate, the main hall was set for a lavish feast, with tables against the walls and the floor piled high with gifts of all sizes.

Everyone was there.

Today was Curtis' housewarming party.

Joy and Selina stood at the entrance like two cheery elves, jumping up and down, waving at her.

you guys got lost! We were about

the shoulder, poured her excitement into the gesture. "From today, I'll quit

were you talking trash about him

to carve out a part of his home for someone he didn't get along with, enduring

could resist such a

had invited only

on the new house," he offered a gift, "This garden is stunning. You can tell a lot of thought went into

lively discussion about the garden's prime location and beautiful scenery.

styled. It was a stark contrast to the disheveled appearance at their last meeting. Leanne's family was known for their striking beauty, inherited from her grandmother. Rose was a stunner, and Violet had been quite the looker in her youth too, before a hard life had worn

said with a cautious smile, "Curtis invited me. He said

have you been?"

her. Now, struggling herself, Leanne was still

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