In the Lap of Luxury by Unsweetened Chestnuts

"What are you looking at?" Xander's sudden voice interrupted Grace's thoughts, but her gaze remained fixed on an ornament placed not too far away. She pointed to the ornament and asked, "Xander, why do you also have one of these ceramic rocking horses?"

Xander followed her gaze and smiled. "Oh, do you have one too?"

Grace nodded and said, "Yours is exactly like mine, but unfortunately, mine broke a long time ago." She looked away. Her tone was tinged with sadness. There was a flicker in Xander's eyes, but he concealed it well. "It seems like a pity."

He handed her a set of brand-new pajamas and a towel. "You should rest early."

Grace accepted them and said, "I know. You should rest early too. Good night!"

Xander didn't linger any longer and left the bedroom. Grace couldn't help but smile as she looked at the pajamas and towel in her hands.

Meanwhile, Benjamin returned to Hawkins Manor after a business gathering late at night, reeking of alcohol.

He sat in the backseat of the car.

garage, he softly reminded Benjamin, "Mr. Hawkins,

to loosen his tie and opened

courtyard was quiet. Looking up at the villa in front of him, Benjamin's

the vast villa had become exceptionally

foot in here again. He had also driven Celia and Susan away. Now, only he and Elizabeth were left

his coat and hung it at

hoping you would come back

his steps and asked,

already retired for

to speak, prompting Benjamin to ask, "Is

this, Patty continued, "Sir, I must tell you something. Recently, Mrs. Hawkins Senior has

you and forbade us from telling you. Please spend more time with her when you have the time." Patty's words weighed heavily on Benjamin. "I understand.

reached the bedroom at the end,