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

seem like lovebirds with your short partings. I

Leon Group has parked his car by

had just mentioned his

were just talking about Matthew

called for him, but there stood Matthew at the

they could go home together. However, she had not

you were coming here? I've been so

Upon checking her phone, she found ten missed calls and a bunch of messages she had not heard because her phone was on silent. She felt a twinge of

stern. "Next time you leave, let me know. And

playfully pinched Lucy's

else, their chat seemed like

Matthew

down. Lucy had annoyed her so much

idea she would

how jealous they were of Matthew and

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