Chapter 495

A long, black luxury van waited at the curb.

When the door slid open, Haynes, Rachel, and Keen were already inside.

Keen looked up as Deanna and Callie climbed in, greeting them politely.

"Grandma. Aunt Callie."

Deanna's response was little more than a dismissive nod. Her gaze, however, lingered on Rachel.

Rachel was dressed beautifully that day—a tasteful, elegant dress that made her look delicate and gentle, every bit the picture of grace.

Deanna's brows knitted together. "Why are you bringing her to Mr. Burton's birthday party?"

Haynes's voice was calm. "The invitation I received included Rachel."

Deanna looked genuinely surprised. "They invited her? Since when does the Burton family have ties with her?"

Rachel spoke softly. "Maybe it's because I'm now Mr. Walden's apprentice. Perhaps that's why they asked me to come."

eased a

on remarrying Stella, perhaps it wasn't out of the question. But lately, Haynes hadn't mentioned Stella at all. Maybe he'd finally

to turn

distinguished family, why settle for Rachel? Rachel was certainly better than Stella, but there were plenty of young women from good families who were just as accomplished-some of whom might not even mind that Haynes already had a

opportunity to meet those

for someone like Aurora or Lauretta, but the Burton family still had several eligible daughters. It wouldn't hurt to see if any caught Haynes's eye. If nothing worked out, she

was Mr. Walden's personal apprentice, she was a catch-if only

"Is Mr.

and nodded. "Yes, my mentor will

and turned to Keen, who had

you keeping up with

his head to say he

mood and gently asked,

bring Keen along to the party on purpose. Older folks always adored children, and Keen was clever and sweet—maybe he'd win Mr. Burton's favor, and they could start building

his voice barely above a whisper. "I

he'd seen her. Not

few times, but

was doing anymore. He wanted to call her,

his mom would be there-hovering, bustling around him, fussing over what he could and couldn't

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