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.”

could pretend not to hear

said

you too should help Bryant to ensure Margaret feels welcome.”

Albert brought it up again out of concern that someone

boss

mood

happy, I can step down from my position

her, I might have seemned a bit too

cup down, upset, his words sharp.

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you’re entitled to it only because Bryant decided to play the hero? Unbelievable!”

“Grandpa…”

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

accepted Margaret. He had fiercely

of that, the Ferguson family’s fortune had been out of Albert’s reach, with

she’s all alone in this… Why must you…” Albert

“Enough!” Timothy snapped.

was the first time I’d seen him call her out in

as a ghost, Margaret got up, flustered, “I shouldn’t have come today. I’m sorry for ruining

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