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.

the garage, he softly reminded Benjamin,

loosen his tie and opened the car door. "Okay, you can go back." With that, he

the

the

never set foot in here again. He had also driven Celia and Susan away. Now, only he and Elizabeth were left in the large house. Walking toward the entrance, Patty came out to greet him,

his coat and hung it

you. She was hoping you would come

paused in his steps and asked, "Has grandma gone

already retired

speak, prompting Benjamin

something. Recently, Mrs. Hawkins Senior has been in a

and forbade us from telling you. Please spend more time with

ascended the spiral staircase to the upper floor. As he reached the bedroom at