Amber stifled a laugh and teased, "Stop talking, Mr. Whitaker.

You're going to sound like a broken record if you keep going." After breakfast and a quick packing session, Axel departed from Heightsnew Villa.

Amber spent her day helping the Taylors with various tasks.

She assisted Mandy in organizing documents for Lovelace Group's projects, helped Lyla with cooking, and even joined Colene in feeding her horse.

With Tatiana's due date approaching, Amber also pitched in for her shower preparations.

Amber had always been a diligent person, but today, she seemed particularly intent on keeping herself busy.

She was counting down the hours until nightfall.

After dinner, the Taylors sat in the living room and chatted casually as they always did.

The warm, familial atmosphere filled the space, and Amber joined in, her perceptive nature making her a seamless part of the group.

When everyone retired to their rooms, Amber rose to help the helpers clear the table.

"Amber." Startled, Amber turned to see Winston standing nearby, supported by Neil.

"M-Mr.

Taylor." Her heart skipped a beat as she quickly straightened up.

Winston had always addressed her formally as "Ms.

after learning about her

he offered any encouragement, maintaining a

first time, he called her by her first name, just

Amber's heart raced.

knowing each other for so long?"

call

Taylor anymore.

nowadays would say?" Neil chimed in, "It has work

Work vibes.

Amber managed, her voice

was holding,

said, "Amber,

an important

tasks to

them yourself." The word "family" struck a chord deep within Amber, and tears welled

trembled, and she

see me before he left for work

did you know? I haven't had a proper conversation

ages since he came to bid me

you, I got to see all

told me he wants to marry

he returned,

not show it, but I'm

asked me for anything—not since he was

dispensable, like I didn't matter to

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