Your Gold Digger is Actually A True Heiress by Vera Fiore

Chapter 178

On Saturday, Thalia visited the Winters home and had a conversation with Lucy’s psychologist.

The doctor advised that having a friend to play with could indeed help with Lucy’s psychological treatment.

Thalia approached Lucy, softening her voice as she asked, “Lucy, darling, how would you feel about meeting a new friend to play with?”

Lucy pressed her lips together and asked quietly, “What new friend?”

“Her name is Lena. She’s a little girl about your age–very sweet and lovely.”

“Do you like her, Thalia?” Lucy asked.

“I do,” Thalia smiled. “Lena is a very well–behaved child, just like you. I’m fond of both Lena and you.”

Lucy smiled shyly, her voice bright and clear. “Then I’d like to be friends with Lena. If you like her, then I’ll like her

too.”

Thalia smiled tenderly, stroking Lucy’s head. “You’re such a good girl.”

Back in her room, Thalia sent Rupert a message.

[Lucy’s agreed. She can’t go out at the moment, so when might Ms. Garret be able to bring Lena over for them to play together?]

Rupert replied: [Excellent. How about this afternoon?]

Thalia: [That would be fine. What sort of snacks and fruit does Lena enjoy? I’ll get some in.]

Rupert sent a list of Lena’s favorite treats.

[I’ll check what time works for my aunt and get back to you with specifics.]

[Perfect.]

Around half past three in the afternoon, Rupert drove up to the Winters residence with Lena.

“Ms. Winters,” Rupert said as he guided Lena by the hand, “my aunt couldn’t get away, so she asked me to bring

Lena over.”

“Lovely,” Thalia smiled. “Please, make yourselves comfortable. Lucy’s upstairs–I’ll call her down.”

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A housekeeper served tea to Rupert and Lena.

Rupert settled onto the sofa.

Linte Lena was dressed in a light pink spring dress and was wearing the pink hairpins that Thalia had given her

Thalia came down the stairs with Lucy.

Lucy hid behind Thalia, clutching her trousers and peering out with just her small round

head visible.

is your new friend, Lena.” Thalia gently guided Lucy toward Lena.

an equally sweet voice.

that my mummy and I chose for you,” Lena said, holding out a white gift bag in

hand.

Thalia, her large eyes blinking with an unspoken question.

welcoming gift for you,” Thalia nodded encouragingly.

Lena?”

Lucy said softly,

smile. “Lucy, we’re

Lucy smiled back. “Lena, shall we go up to my room? I’ve got lots of fun things–we can draw,

“I’d love that!”

extended her hand to Lena, who took it happily. The two girls walked hand in hand toward

it off splendidly,” Rupert observed

and replied, “Indeed. I never would have thought to arrange this playdate–it

lips curving

course it was thoughtful, he thought to himself. Having Lena play with Lucy was

has rejected you once will

sofa. “Please, have some tea, Rupert.

to the housekeeper. “Mrs. Clarke, would you mind taking some

Lena?”

“Of course, ma’am.”

steered the conversation toward work. “Ms. Winters, has the

it’s the fifteenth of next month.”

are the preparations coming

replied. “There are still a few minor issues to iron out. Actually, since you’re here, perhaps we could

smiled. “It would

passionate about her career, and once she started discussing work, she became thoroughly

his topic

two talked all

the sun began to set, twilight gradually

it, evening had

Clarke had prepared

were attending an evening banquet

Clarke had included Rupert and

wonderfully. Lucy led Lena downstairs, saying, “Lena, stay for dinner at our house. We

can sit together.”

politely. “She’s waiting for me at home for dinner.”

if you’d like to stay for dinner here, that would be fine, and

“Then I’d love to stay and

Lucy cheered: “Brilliant!”

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table, the two girls sat together.

sat opposite them, next to

completely lost track of time discussing the case and now I’m imposing on your hospitality

that despite his apologetic words, he

precisely what he’d hoped for.