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

with

the president of Leon Group has parked his car by the garden. It looks like he's here to see

mentioned his name, and here he

just talking about Matthew

him, but there stood

bringing him lunch, promising to wait for him so they could go home together.

didn't you tell me you were coming here? I've been so

not heard because her phone was on silent. She felt a twinge of guilt. "Matthew, I

"Next time you leave, let me know. And don't put your phone on silent,

he playfully pinched Lucy's

everyone else, their chat seemed like a sweet

Juliana thought Matthew was a really

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

she would

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

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