The Broken-hearted She And The Icy He

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“Renee, enough.” James’s warning cut sharp and cold, a clear signal he didn’t want her ruining his image in front of Lily.

But Rence brushed it off with a playful pout, tugging Lily’s hand as she complained, “See? He’s scaring me again! Lily, you have to teach James a lesson for me–stand up for me!”

Grace chuckled at the scene.

Because of Nancy’s bond with Susan, Grace had always treated Susan with warmth. Susan had cared for James for three years during his childhood, and Grace had never forgotten that kindness. Seeing Susan’s daughter get along so well with Lily, she felt content.

Meanwhile, upstairs, Blanc had pulled Victor into the study and given him a stern scolding.

When Victor later came down and spotted Renee, a flicker of something strange crossed his expression. But it was gone in an instant, replaced with his usual calm gravity. “Renee, you’re back. How long do you plan on staying?”

“My mother and I decided we’re staying here for good–we won’t be leaving again,” Renee answered cheerfully.

Blanc’s brows drew together briefly. But when he noticed Nancy’s delight at her words, he said nothing further.

After breakfast, the men of the Luke family all left for their busy schedules.

Lily, with no pressing matters, chatted with Grace for a while, then went for a stroll through the back garden.

“Lily!”

Renee’s sweet voice chimed from behind her.

“Wow, these roses are beautiful! Did you plant them yourself?”

yes–back when she

by professionals. One rose garden alone was as large as a basketball court. If she’d tried to do

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was no longer listening. Her eyes had caught on a tall tree a little

ran toward it, face alight with joy. “I can’t believe the wintersweet tree James and

are

bright, innocent, brimming with

Lily’s chest prickled as if pierced by

called the love tree, the tree of eternal union. A symbol

spoken without thinking. Maybe, when she and James had planted it, they hadn’t

now. Hearing another woman reminisce about

it wasn’t just the words. Perhaps it was Renee herself. Something about her left Lily

with Susan being James’s beloved godmother,

she excused herself politely and walked away, choosing

innocent smile faded. In its place rose a shadow

She loathed Lily.

first boy she had ever liked–the only one. He had always cherished Susan, and she had believed,

feelings. But the very night before, he had been in the car accident that

told her he

apart between love and fear. In her

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