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.

it yet, so I should head back soon. Maybe I could

Then, with a kind smile, she agreed, "Okay, you and Matthew always seem like lovebirds with your short

moment, a maid stepped into the room with news. "Your Majesty, the president of Leon Group has parked his car

just mentioned his

about Matthew when

stood Matthew at the door. He looked a bit

go home together. However, she had not called aft afternoon, and Matthew was sure she had gone

you tell me you were coming here? I've been so

had not heard because her phone was on silent. She felt a twinge of guilt. "Matthew, I didn't realize you tried

"Next time you leave, let

he playfully

else, their chat seemed like a sweet little

Juliana thought Matthew

her so much today, and she was not about

she would

they were of Matthew and Lucy's lovey-dovey moment when Charlotte's squeaky voice came from upstairs. "Mr. Leon is

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