Chapter 294



In the unseen corners of his world, I couldn't help but wonder if Herschel also reveled in such exquisite care.

Ever so restless, my mind darted to a myriad of thoughts next.

"Come, have a seat," Lord beckoned.

I approached, and the young ladies were at my service immediately, pouring coffee with meticulous attention.

Unaccustomed to such pampering, I figured, 'When in Rome, do as the Romans do.'

"Unmarried, I presume?" Lord inquired, sipping his tea.

I smiled. "Correct."

He chuckled. "And when will you join Herschel's family?"

I was surprised to find out that Lord didn't know about my breakup with Conrad and that Allen had once considered me as potential wife material.

I couldn't help but wonder if Lord would have been shocked out of his wits if I had shown up last time as Allen's fiancée.

shall not,"

smiled and

that not marrying into the Wagner family meant I wasn't

I left

Lord's standing, the specifics of my employment

he circled my personal life, dodging my

intentions, I answered truthfully, "I'm

smiled, lightly tapping

further while my patience thinned. I asked again,

shook his head. "Doesn't ring a

contract from my bag, tucked within my father's

barely glanced at it before

what matters? Is it about the unsigned contract handed to Herschel? Or is it

over

to secure

pondered.

I phrased it, all paths led to suspicion toward Herschel. And Herschel, who cherished me so, as even Lord's first utterance

"My dear, there's a saying among lovers. Cherish

As Lord set

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