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.

thought you guys got lost! We were about

into the gesture. "From today, I'll quit trashing Curtis, okay? You won't hold it against me for switching sides,

you talking

how much Joy disliked Curtis, and probably the feeling was mutual. How much he must love Leanne to carve out

could resist such a

had invited only close friends.

offered a gift, "This garden is stunning. You can tell

lively discussion about the garden's prime location and

stood up, wearing a ginger-yellow dress, her hair neatly 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

smile, "Curtis invited me. He said

have you been?"

Leanne and had been hurt by Carl's decision to leave her. Now, struggling herself, Leanne was still willing to

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