However, since this was the first time Pamela met Aaron and Xante, she did not feel comfortable leaving Corinne alone with them. As much as she knew everyone was so quiet because of her, she did not plan to leave.

“I overheard you kids say you want to play bridge? Well, that just happens to be my favorite card game! It’s such a shame I don’t get to play it as often as I like, so I hope you don’t mind letting me join,” said Pamela after sipping her tea.

Both Aaron and Xante were speechless while Corinne sat still expressionlessly.

Only Annie smiled and said, “Sure! You can team up with me since I don’t know how to play bridge at all. I’ll be more than happy to learn a thing or two from a veteran like you.”

“No problem! I guarantee you’ll be a pro by the end of the day. So, when shall we start?” asked Pamela.

Everyone looked at each other.

Finally, Corinne said, “Let’s play after lunch. It’d be rude to let my friends play on an empty stomach since they took the trouble to come all the way here.”

hide her embarrassment and then said, “You’re right. Let’s play after lunch.

I thought you Holdens are

should head to the kitchen, a treat

up too. “Ma’am, allow

and waved her hand. “There’s no need, Annie. I’ll get the servants to help me.

to the kitchen

Bowen, she gave him

at. He nodded and went over to the living room to

others did not find

about it, Corinne suddenly whispered something to Joey, and the boy quickly got down from

you please go make sure Joey doesn’t trip and hurt himself? I’d do it myself, but it’d be rude to leave my friends. Plus, you

certainly put in a spot. He looked at Corinne and then at Joey, who was some distance away. One of the maids was already in pursuit, so after thinking about it, Bowen decided to stay in the living

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