Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 896

When Lena arrived and took in the sight before her, she uttered three simple words: "You're insane."

To anyone else, Keira probably did look insane-spending a million dollars on a dilapidated courtyard. The walls were crumbling, the roof had gaping holes, and the yard was overrun with weeds.

"This is what people mean by to carry water to the sea. I've finally seen it with my own eyes," Lena grumbled as she scanned the mess with a look of utter disappointment. "If you've got money to burn, why not donate it to someone who actually needs it?" Keira didn't bother defending herself. She just smiled and said, "Give me a month. You won't even recognize this place."

Lena sighed heavily. "Sure, you can fix it up, but why not just buy a new property and build from scratch? Why insist on renovating this pile of rubble?"

"Sure, it's a mess now, but it's got character. Renovating something old brings out a charm you can't recreate with something new. Just wait-you'll witness a miracle," Keira said, brimming with confidence.

Lena knew there was no point arguing. Once Keira had set her mind on something, even ten oxen couldn't drag her away. She gave Keira a pointed look, her gaze dropping to her belly. "Let me warn you, though-your baby's delicate. Don't overdo it." "I know, Dr. Lane," Keira said teasingly, linking her arm with hers. "Now, tell me how things are going with you living at your uncle's place. Any funny or embarrassing stories you want to share?"

"What's this? Can't have meat yourself, so you're sniffing around for a whiff?" Lena shot

with her usual thick-skinned

even the smell of it?" Keira asked, her curiosity

That's my uncle you're talking about. What kind of person do you think I

related by blood, the odds of them

no small matter, and no one could entirely ignore it. Not to mention,

the family lineage. They were eagerly waiting for him to marry and have children. If they found out the person he liked was their granddaughter, they'd probably faint from sheer

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there was no chance of anything happening. Luckily, Lena didn't seem to have any romantic feelings for

he had

feeling a pang of sympathy

her attention back to Keira's rundown courtyard. "This ginkgo tree must be over a hundred years old. Honestly, your million dollars probably just went into buying this tree. Keira didn't argue. She had her plans, and

a bench underneath or maybe a swing. Add a tea table. Picture yourself sipping tea while autumn leaves scatter all around-it sounds perfect." Keira smiled and nodded. "I'll add

hesitate, giving Keira à thumbs-up and an

but she was hands-on with the design and on-site supervision. She wanted to turn this place into the courtyard of her dreams-a haven for herself and anyone else who loved such