Chapter 174

Estelle and Norah bumped into each other outside the greenhouse. Norah came running, her forehead covered in sweat and panting, “Where did you go? I’ve searched the whole garden for you!”

Estelle pointed casually, “I saw a patch of peonies over there, so I stayed to look for a while.”

“I thought you went to the study. It was my uncle who told me you were here.” Norah grinned, looking all innocent and sweet.

Feeling a bit guilty, Estelle apologized, “Sorry for making you worry!”

“No worries! Since we’re here, let me show you the greenhouse where my grandma keeps a lot of rare and unique flowers that my uncle collected from different places. They’re so cool, I bet you’ve never seen them before.”

“Sounds awesome!”

The two entered the greenhouse and had some fun exploring before a servant came to call them back for lunch.

Arriving back at the villa, they found the servants already setting the table. Janice enthusiastically welcomed Estelle, “I heard from Henson that you like spicy food. So, I asked the kitchen to prepare some extra spicy dishes for you. Let me know if they’re to your taste.”

responded, “Thank you! I’m sure they will be

stairs from the corner of her eye. She couldn’t help but look at him, their

to sit down, with everyone taking their seats around the table. By some amazing coincidence, Estelle ended up

was served to Estelle, and Mrs. Lamont smiled warmly, “Please, don’t be shy. Make yourself at home.”

nodded and laughed,

it’s not your first time here, so what’s to be shy about?” As he spoke, he offered her a piece of crab.

up!”

kindness, Estelle replied,

of superiority, apart from Geoffrey’s naturally icy demeanor. Everyone else was very easygoing and polite, always taking care of Estelle’s feelings.

casually, as if she were a

meal, Janice looked up and asked, “So Ella, do you have

a bite, nearly choked on her food

at her and silently pushed his water glass toward her, his eyes filled with an unspoken meaning. Norah complained, “Mom, why are you gossiping about someone else’s love life?”

to get to know Estelle more,

snorted, “It’s

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