At dinner time, Lucy's arrival had the palace maids bustling about.

Theodore had gone all out and prepared a lavish banquet to celebrate Lucy's long-awaited visit.

A selection of pricey fruits, freshly flown in from the tropics, adorned the table.

Lucy felt a bit out of place.

The table was heaped with food she could not possibly eat alone, but the invitation was too generous to refuse.

Theodore wanted to give Lucy the very best.

He carefully offered her slices of steak and a platter of the fancy fruits.

"Lucy, try this steak. I cooked it myself just for you. It's a sirloin steak, brought by a visiting noble. I've tasted it-it's really tender and delicious," Theodore said as he served her, making sure to check in on her. "Lucy, I've heard that Matthew's company has run into some trouble recently. Is that right?"

Lucy smiled at Theodore, saying, "Thank you. I haven't kept up with Matthew's company lately, but I'm sure he can handle any challenge. Don't worry about it!"

not worried about Matthew. He knew that with Matthew's experience in business, Leon Corporation was

and sat down across from

you lost

mother always knew her daughter best. Seeing Lucy's cheeks a bit hollowed, Juliana felt

through a lot over the years. She was finally back in the palace now, Juliana regretted not

explained, "Mom, I've been so busy with my drawing

Juliana frowned at that.

your husband? Why

cut her off, "It's not his fault. It's on me. Matthew is really good to me and always makes sure

to wake her for a meal, but she wanted to sleep in, which ended up with him catching a cold on the couch.

relaxed. "I was worried Matthew

mother would think that, but she knew exactly

have given Lucy

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moon if he could. Lacy was so touched

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