Chapter 90

“Hey, Mr. Raymond, once we’ve locked in the design, I’ve got to start on the construction drawings. You sure you don’t want anyone else to take a peek? I heard from Mr. Elston that this house is designed for your sweetheart Don’t you think you should ask her opinion?”

lan fell silent for a moment before whispering, “No need.”

Maja was taken aback and began to wonder. Had lan really been waiting for Carlene Shepard for all these years, just like the rumors suggested?

The gossip might not be baseless, maybe there was trouble in paradise

Maja didn’t much care about all that “Alright, I’ll call you if I need anything else.”

Just as she hung up and prepared to rest, there was a knock at the door. It was Maria.

“Ms Pennyfeather, Holden called me at noon. He said his flight lands at six tomorrow evening and asked you and Mr. Raymond to pick him up.” Maja’s heart raced. Was she really going with lan?

She even thought about making up an excuse not to go.

But it was Holden, who had always shown concern for her and treated her like family over the years.

She took a deep breath, “Got it.”

there was no signal at noon. He was probably on the

would have to see lan sooner or

descended the stairs after washing

of tea in

and had planned to sleep in a bit, but instead, she ran into

this time and you’re

amusing. Selena was always displeased with her

was worried lan might move into Rosewood Manor with Maja,

over; they’re in the bedroom. You’re lucky that you were smart enough to move out.”

go about her business; otherwise, she’d be on the receiving end of Selena’s scolding too. Maria sighed and picked

had just returned from playing outside, and since it was raining, he stood at the entrance waiting for someone to wipe his paws.

get rid of

yet. When

won’t do! lan gets uncomfortable around

deep breath, maintaining a polite smile on

have someone take Coco away. But, Ms. Casson, did you come over this morning to discuss

spread across Selena’s face. I didn’t just come by myself. I invited your parents too; they should

frowned. Neil

she was not just scolding her but also wanted

felt uneasy.

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