The Broken-hearted She And The Icy He

Chapter 541 Hidden Thorns

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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?”

smiled faintly. She loved flowers, yes–back when she

the Luke family, the gardens were tended by professionals. One rose garden alone was as

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answered honestly, “The gardeners take care of

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listening. Her eyes had caught on a

believe the wintersweet tree James and I planted

the flowers are gorgeous,

tone was bright, innocent, brimming

chest prickled as if

the tree of eternal

James had planted it, they hadn’t given the symbolism much

Hearing another woman reminisce about

it was Renee herself. Something about her left Lily uneasy, even beneath

with the elders doting on her, and with Susan being James’s beloved godmother, Lily had no intention of stirring

and walked away, choosing distance over

figure retreated, Renee’s bright, innocent smile faded. In its place rose a

She loathed Lily.

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

to confess her feelings. But the very night before, he had been in the car accident that left him a

doctors had told her he

between love and fear. In her eyes,

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