Chapter 10

As autumn crept in, the days grew shorter and the nights longer.

When the car rolled into the driveway of the Ferguson Mansion, dusk had already wrapped its arms around the estate.

Colored lamps hung around the house, setting a festive mood that seemed out of a storybook.

I parked the car and stepped out with my bag, leaving the world behind me.

I had warned him over the phone, yet Timothy, stubborn as ever, was waiting in the yard.

for us.

Over the phone, I could hide my feelings, but in person, Timothy saw right through me. “Did that-rascal give you trouble again?” Timothy’s mustache twitched with concern, ready to jump to my defense.

“It’s nothing.” I didn’t want to get him worried, so I pulled him inside. “It’s chilly out here. Didn’t the breeze give you a headache?”

Though I tried to cover for Bryant, Timothy’s face darkened the moment he saw Bryant and Margaret step out of the car one after the other.

But with all family members there, Timothy held back his temper.

On the other hand, my father-in-law, Albert Ferguson, lit up seeing Margaret. “Bryant, I heard Margaret’s working at the company now. You better look after her. That’s only right by Teresa.”

to hear that, focusing

said softly, “Yeah, I know.”

help Bryant to ensure

brought it up again out of concern that someone

is my boss now. If anything, I need her to look out for

remark shifted the mood at the dinner

step down from my position anytime,” Margaret said, the picture

might have seemned a bit

his words sharp. “Step down?

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begin with! Do you think you’re entitled to it only because Bryant decided to play

“Grandpa…”

I can’t bear it.” Timothy stopped her.

Margaret. He had fiercely opposed Teresa’s

the Ferguson family’s fortune had been out of Albert’s reach, with only a modest allowance to his

this…

“Enough!” Timothy snapped.

Margaret, but it was the first time I’d seen him

flustered, “I shouldn’t have come today. I’m sorry

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