In the Lap of Luxury by Unsweetened Chestnuts

At that moment, Xander was at a social gathering. He had called Grace while he had stepped out for a smoke.

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"I haven't booked my ticket yet, but I will definitely be there."

Saturdays were work days in Frenda, and there was a project that he needed to attend to personally that day. It was extremely important, and he didn't know what time it would end. Grace assented lightly.

"Do you miss me?"

Grace felt shy when she heard his sweet words. "Miss you? It's only been half a month since we last met. I'm not that eager."

"I guess I'm too confident, then."

There was a short silence on the phone. Then, Grace said in a small voice, "It's not that I don't miss you."

Of course, she couldn't see the huge smile that appeared on Xander's face. He could already imagine her expression. It must be adorable and mellow.

"I'll bring a gift for you when I come back."

"I get a gift?"

for the past couple of months, my dear. You

the term of endearment. The fondness he showed for her was different from how her family treated her. After all, it was wonderful to be taken care

had never made

will laugh at me

leaned

like to see who would have the nerve to laugh at you," Hazel mouthed at him through

"See you on Saturday."

Xander hung up.

flight. We still have an hour. If we can't persuade him to give us the

lightly, "Let's go

and the others. They had all heard

had always been a serious person and had never meddled in his younger siblings' affairs. It was unusual that he added his two cents about

was filled with impish glee. "I can't believe this kid is in a relationship! It looks like Lydia from the photos. Poor

Grace laughed resignedly. "Victor."

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