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.

lost! We were about to send the cat

her excitement into the gesture. "From today, I'll quit trashing Curtis, okay? You won't hold it against

you talking trash about

Curtis, and probably the feeling was mutual. How much he must love Leanne to carve out a part of his home for someone he didn't get along with, enduring her frequent,

resist such

Curtis had invited only close friends. Jeremy

the new house," he offered a gift, "This garden is stunning. You can

and beautiful scenery. When Leanne spotted

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

cautious smile, "Curtis invited me. He said you were moving today and

have you

her. Now, struggling herself, Leanne was still willing to lend a hand,

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