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.”

them go from babies to old folks? It must be a

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

still trying

man arrived at Maria’s courtyard and gently knocked on the door.

man was taken

said, “I am old servant Marius Cross, I have met Mr. Wade. Thank you

stood up, returning the gesture. “You’re too kind, old man. It was just a small

this is Marius, my trusted butler. Don’t be so formal with him. Treat him as your own

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

been honest with him, sharing my past three hundred years. From now on, there’s no need to

only outsider whom Miss has truly opened her heart

adult whom Miss has befriended openly for

have to call yourself an old servant in front of me. I feel unworthy of

as a saddle for Miss,

you’ve been Miss’s only friend… I’m truly happy

and interrupted, coughing twice. “Marius, what

a bit carried away

“Please, visit Miss more often. She has been alone

him to have all the servants stay in their rooms and not come out. Prepare a car for me, and I’ll take Mr. Wade

“Yes, Miss. I will

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

saying, “Take

left, Cindy turned to Maria

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