Crawford Manor would be like a battlefield if Allison was there. The old master would definitely be willing to come over.

“No problem," replied Luca. There was another guest room upstairs. It was just that there was no elevator in the villa. It might be slightly difficult for the old master to climb the stairs.

"Alright, I'll bring them over first," said Luke.

"Okay." Luca nodded and followed him downstairs. After she watched them leave, she sat on the sofa.

After Luke took the kids away, Luca felt an emptiness in her heart.

Luca looked around the living room, only to realize that after she moved here, there had never been a quiet moment. She could hear the noises of the kids playing around happily.

She could not get used to the sudden silence.

Luca picked up her phone and looked at her contacts.

Sue's name showed up. Luca reckoned that she was probably busy preparing for the new year with Jason.

Luca saw Nina's phone number and made a call.

The phone rang twice, and it was put through. Nina greeted, "Good afternoon, Luca."

"Good afternoon. Have you eaten lunch?" Luca crossed her legs on the sofa. No one was here, so she did not have to maintain her image. Besides, it was comfortable to sit like this.

"Yes. Why do you have free time to look for me? Aren't you busy preparing for the new year?" Nina asked happily.

"There's nothing much to prepare. You know I've been living abroad previously. These traditional festivals aren't that important to me." Luca was being ironic.

Then, she said, "I was wondering if you were available. Perhaps we can look for a restaurant, enjoy a relaxing afternoon tea together, and have a chat?"

Nina was startled for a moment, then she replied helplessly, "Luca, I'm sorry. I'm overseas now. I can't accompany you."

"Did you go on a vacation with Mr. Mallory?" Luca was surprised. She had been busy for the past few days and had not been paying attention to what was going on with Nina.

it's boring to celebrate New Year's back home. That's why he took me on a vacation," replied Nina. She

this way seemed like a

not on good terms with the Mallory family either. That was why after his holidays started, he took Nina on

hanging up." Luca quickly ended the

Luca knew Nina and Percy were abroad, she would

would make her look

aside, then she picked up

the preparations for

year with Luke. They would be at Crawford Manor, watching the New

would be watching the show together tonight. As the TV live show counted down to the new year, they would ring in the new year and wish each

smiled faintly. She was envious of

Her phone rang again.

Queenie who called. She was lost in thoughts for a few seconds and eventually answered the call. "Happy New Year,

gentle voice came from

It warmed Luca's heart.

asked. Even though it was heartwarming, Luca knew that Queenie must have something to tell her if

did not know if

harsh and bitter things to her, Queenie should be too ashamed

like to invite you to come over and celebrate

the invitation, Mrs. Norman. But I'm sorry, I won't be going. Nevertheless, I wish you a happy new year and good health," Luca wished her. They might be the simplest words, but they were the most sincere

her parents, Grandpa Rayne, and her Aunt Rayne

and Queenie initially thought of inviting her over to ring in

her a favor. Besides, they felt

I just don't have the habit of celebrating the new

didn't take that into account," said Queenie. Jack and Queenie thought Luca would be glad to

a foreign friend, she

of A City. Even though she had been living abroad, there were a few families of citizens from Imperial Capital who would celebrate

have been

It's just that the new year celebration this time is just like a holiday from work to me. Besides, I don't

would make too many memories if she

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