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.

not," I

didn't seem surprised. He smiled and asked,

he knew without my saying that not marrying into the Wagner

small firm," I left

Lord's standing, the specifics of my employment were likely

partner are you seeking?" he circled my personal

his intentions, I answered

Lord smiled, lightly tapping

while my patience thinned. I asked again,

his head.

from my bag, tucked within my father's notebook,

glanced at it before advising, "Focus on

to Herschel? Or is it about questioning whether my

over

secure

pondered.

Herschel, who cherished me so, as even Lord's first utterance

amused Lord. "My dear, there's a saying among lovers. Cherish the one you're with,

hard. As

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