The night had settled in with a bright moon and a few twinkling stars painting the sky.

Lucy had been caught up in a long conversation with Theodore and Juliana. Before she knew it, the clock was nearing 11:00 pm.

"Mom, I'd like to go back home today..."

Lucy's voice wavered as she spoke.

She had promised Theodore to stay the night after dinner, but she knew Matthew would never agree to her spending the night in the palace without prior notice. Theodore's mood soured instantly.

"Lucy, didn't you promise to stay? Leaving after breakfast tomorrow wouldn't be too late!"

Theodore silently criticized Matthew for being overly protective of Lucy, though he could not really find any other fault with him.

Juliana looked concerned. "Aren't you supposed to stay with us? Why the sudden change of plans?"

Caught between the two, Lucy felt awkward.

Matthew about it yet, so I should head back soon. Maybe I could stay over tomorrow night

with your short partings. I won't keep you two apart any longer. Shall I have a

news. "Your Majesty, the president of Leon Group has parked his car by

his name, and

were just talking about Matthew when he

for him, but there stood Matthew at

in a hurry after bringing him lunch, promising to wait for him so they could go home together.

you were coming here? I've been

had not heard because her phone was on silent.

you leave, let me

playfully

everyone else, their chat seemed like a sweet

Matthew was a really

down. Lucy had annoyed her so much today, and she was not about to

idea she

were still talking about how jealous they were of Matthew and Lucy's lovey-dovey moment when Charlotte's squeaky voice

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