Alva caught the critical point in the conversation, "You're saying, the villa was bought by Roseanne?"

"Yeah, that girl has really made something of herself! Not like our Lauretta, who can only settle for a steady job at the power company..."

"How on earth did Roseanne get so much money as a young lady?"

Abbey covered her mouth with a hand, her laughter carrying a hint of mischief, "Well, that I don't know. But, as you said, she's a young lady. Nowadays, young ladies are quite capable. Designer clothes, luxury handbags - if they can't afford them, it doesn't mean they can't have someone else buy it for them..."

Alva's brow furrowed deeply.

"Oh dear, look at me, blabbering about things I shouldn't. Alright then, you're busy, I'll let you go."

Abbey chose this moment to gracefully exit the conversation, not lingering any further.

However, Alva, still holding the phone that had gone silent, appeared deep in thought.

No sooner had Abbey hung up with Alva, she dialed Raven.

"Hey, it's Abbey..."

"Just the person I wanted to talk to. I've got some clients who dropped off some wines and local goodies for the holidays. I've divided them into two portions, one for your family and one for Norris'. Swing by when you have a moment."

would share some of the holiday gifts with Abbey's family, but this

feeling

is Norris getting a share

more than usual this time around," Raven

that no matter how much there was, she could

always thinking of us, really. But Norris' family... I doubt they'd even care

"Not interested?" Raven frowned.

know? What don't they have in terms of fine wines or local

villas?" Raven was familiar with the

familiar, but she

she, as a mother, started

Halley was

Naturally, his future wife had to come from a good family, so the

one

comfort or convenience; the choice

depended on the neighborily

socially, especially with

settled on

high-rise buildings were out of the question; if they were

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