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.

joked, "We thought you guys got lost! We were about to send the cat

into the gesture. "From today, I'll quit trashing Curtis, okay? You

laughed, "Why were you talking trash about him

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

resist such a beautiful

Curtis had invited

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

and beautiful scenery. When Leanne spotted Violet at the table, she was

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

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

have you been?" Leanne

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

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