Chapter 163



I stood there, a bit dazed, not saying a word.

I was hesitant to join the conversation, worried I might say something wrong that could upset Ernest. Besides, my thoughts had drifted to my parents and their tragic car accident.

Was it really an accident, or was there more to the story?

Back then, I was too young to understand anything. Herschel had taken care of everything. He might be the only one who knows what truly happened. I planned to ask him about it when I saw him later.

Noticing my silence, Ernest didn't press further, and we continued our journey in quiet.

My car had the Wagner family's automatic gate recognition system, so we could drive straight onto the property.

The moment the housekeeper saw me, she beamed with joy, "Felicia, you're back! I'll go inform Mr. Wagner and the lady of the house."

"Irma, no need to trouble yourself. I'll head in," I replied with a smile.

Irma glanced at Ernest, who had stepped out of the car and stood by my side. I could tell she was curious about his identity, so I looped my arm through Ernest's, "Irma, meet my boyfriend, Ernest."

Though Irma was just a housekeeper, she had been with the Wagner family longer than myself and shared a close bond with Jacqueline. So, the act had to go on, even in front of Irma.

politely at Irma,

eyes lingering on

Conrad's fiancée. Now, seen with

the only one; Herschel and Jacqueline would likely feel the

walked past Irma, heading towards

Before we even entered,

Voice filled the

you can't seem to handle

phone or a

me again?” Jacqueline's

they were

you. If I engaged, you'd only

so now my concerns

you? After everything

now I'

just a bother," Jacqueline

don't

get away..."

I stepped into the living room, we caught Jacqueline being playfully restrained in Herschel's embrace, a

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