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.

learning about her

them, but neither had he offered any encouragement, maintaining a

her by her first name, just as he would

Amber's heart raced.

we still need to be so formal after knowing each other for so

call me

Taylor anymore.

would say?" Neil chimed

Work vibes.

me Winston." "Winston," Amber managed,

she was holding, Winston's expression

said, "Amber, you're my

an

these tasks to

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

and

me before he left

had a proper conversation with him ina really long

ages since he came to bid

got to see all that."

told me he

you after he

not show it, but

never asked me for anything—not since he was a

father, I've often felt dispensable, like I

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