Seeing Cindy’s confident expression, Maria felt a weight lift off her shoulders.

Glancing at the clock, Maria spoke, “My lord, it’s nearly eight o’clock now. When do you plan on heading home?”

Cindy replied, “My father-in-law usually leaves for the Painting and Calligraphy Association around nine o’clock, which is quite far from my place. Miss Clark doesn’t need to see me off; the helicopter is too noisy in the downtown area. I can manage on my own.”

Maria insisted, “Young Master, I can’t let you go back alone. I’ll drive you home myself.”

Cindy waved her off, saying, “It’s really not necessary. I can handle it on my own.”

Softly, Maria implored, “If you just leave like that, passing by the courtyard below, the servants will see you leaving my quarters early in the morning. They might misunderstand…”

Cindy felt uneasy, asking, “Then what does Miss Clark suggest?”

Maria assured him, “Give me a moment, and I’ll make the arrangements.”

Cindy nodded, saying, “Please, take your time.”

With a happy smile, Maria picked up her phone and made a call. “Marius, come up here.”

Curious, Cindy asked, “Is this Marius the one you called Grandpa in Northern Europe?”

Blushing, Maria replied shyly, “My lord, please forgive me. In the past, I had to pretend that Marius was my grandfather, so people wouldn’t suspect…”

Cindy waved it off, inquiring, “He’s actually your adopted orphan, right?”

Maria confirmed, “Yes, the family adopted Marius and two other elderly people living here many years ago.”

but ask, “How do you feel seeing them go from babies to

nodded, “It’s been the fate of our family. We have no blood relation, but we share a deep connection. They’ve grown

still trying

and gently knocked on the door. “Miss,

man was taken aback to see Cindy sitting on the teacher’s

he said, “I am old servant Marius Cross,

up, returning the gesture. “You’re too kind, old man. It

trusted butler. Don’t be so formal with him. Treat him as

asked with excitement, “Miss, have you told Mr. Wade

sharing my past three

the only outsider whom Miss has truly

I mean is, you are the only adult whom Miss has befriended openly for so long. The rest

smiled awkwardly, uncertain how to respond to the conversation. He changed the subject, “You don’t have

“No, since enlightenment, I swore to serve as a saddle for Miss, the benefactor of her life. I can’t ignore

only friend… I’m truly happy and

was taking and interrupted, coughing twice. “Marius, what nonsense

explained, “I got a bit carried away in

eagerly, “Please, visit Miss more often. She has been alone for so many years, without any friends.

Marius, go inform Mr. Cole. Ask him to have all the servants stay in their rooms and not come

replied, “Yes, Miss.

once again, he respectfully said, “Mr. Wade, I will

nodded, saying, “Take care, old

Maria and asked, “Miss Clark,

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