Thomas was startled by an elderly voice; he turned around and saw it was Julia.

He quickly explained, "Oh, no, Old Madam Wickam. That was Mr. Wickam on the phone. I..."

Julia furrowed, and her expression turned serious.

"Thomas, you seemed really happy to get his call. Are you sure you're not...?"

Thomas looked at Julia's concerned face and didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

He waved his hands and assured her, "No, no, Old Madam Wickam. I'm definitely not the person you think I am. I was happy because Mr. Wickam told me he's currently with Ms. Benett and asked me to get them dinner!"

"Is that so?" Julia's skeptical gaze didn't waver, clearly showing that she didn't believe him.

Thomas assured Julia, "Of course, it's true, Old Madam Wickam. I've worked for Mr. Wickam for years; you know me better than anyone. I'm not gay, and I'm not interested in Mr. Wickam. I'm happy because I see him and Ms. Bennet getting closer!"

Julia was skeptical. After all, there had been no shortage of scandalous rumors about Gareth being gay before he married Elisa.

said to Thomas, "Hmm, let's

to help Gareth and Elisa. They were

that he was sincere. Being a caring elderly, Julia was concerned about Thomas too. She knew that Thomas had been working for Gareth

at Gareth's side all these years. He had a good character and was a good kid. For that very reason, she couldn't just let it slide. So, she turned to Thomas and said, "You're not a

Thomas was startled.

by the progress between Gareth and Elisa. Now, not only was he misunderstood by Old Madam Wickam about his sexual orientation,

to patiently explain, hoping to ease Old Madam Wickam's

want to prioritize my career now. That's why I haven't

that case, would you like me to set you up

guard

potential disruption to his

Wickam, let's forget about setting me up with someone. I think it's best if I go deliver the food

shake off the thought that Julia had mentioned accompanying him to deliver the food. If he let her come along to where Gareth and

just now? And now you suddenly don't want me to come? I'm an old lady, but Thomas,

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