After ending the call with her mother, Abby turned to Evan. "We'll grab a quick meal at the airport when Brother Spencer calls, and then we'll have dinner together in the evening."

Evan had overheard Mrs. Du's comments during the phone call.

"So, Mr. Chouinard is going to stay at your house?" he asked, his tone calm, though his eyes betrayed a flicker of unease.

He could understand having dinner together-Spencer was, after all, the godson of his future mother-in-law. It made sense for Mrs. Du to host him for a meal after his return to Huyoniville. But the thought of Spencer moving into the Du family mansion gnawed at Evan. He himself could only visit the Du family home on rare occasions. Now, Spencer, newly returned, would not only be staying under the same roof but also be in constant close proximity to Abby. It was a threat Evan couldn't ignore.

Abby, noticing his displeasure, chose to act oblivious. With a helpless sigh, she explained, "Brother Spencer has been assigned to oversee the company's domestic business, so he'll be staying in Huyoniville long-term.

"The Chouinard family spends most of their time abroad. They used to have a couple taking care of their house here, but the wife fell ill, and they had to quit. They haven't found anyone trustworthy to replace them, so the house has been locked up and is likely covered in dust. It'll need a good cleaning and ventilation before anyone can move in.

our house for a few days. Since she already promised, I let it be. After all, I've stayed with the Chouinard family when I've gone abroad-it's only fair." Abby turned her head slightly to glance at Evan. Her tone softened as she added, "Stay for dinner with us tonight, but remember-no spicy food and no drinking. My brothers will probably have a few

eyes. "Alright, I won't drink. Besides, I have to drive, so I shouldn't drink

was still on medication, which strictly prohibited alcohol

tipsy. That way, Abby would either have to drop him off

Du family mansion.

didn't sit well with

thought of Spencer and Abby spending so much time together under one roof made Evan uneasy. It was exactly what the Du and Chouinard families would want, but it was far

Abby was captivating-beautiful,

accomplished, and charismatic. She

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