Erin lounged comfortably on the sofa, casually snapping her fingers at the nearby butler. "A cappuccino, please."

Unaware of the recent conversation, the butler quickly brought the prepared coffee and handed it to Erin.

"Thank you," Erin said with a sweet smile.

The butler waved his hand dismissively. "Miss Martin, there's no need for such politeness."

He then looked at Uncle Olsen and Keira. "Sir, Miss, would you like anything to drink?"

Keira shook her head while Uncle Olsen stood up. "I'm going to grab something to eat."

Having slept for so many days, his stomach was empty.

Apart from that, his departure signaled to Keira that he hadn't detected any hostility from Erin. Nearing his fifties, Uncle Olsen was skilled at reading people and rarely wrong in his judgments. Keira simply nodded.

Uncle Olsen followed the butler toward the dining area.

Erin immediately stood up. "Uncle, wait for me! I'm hungry, too!"

then turned to Keira. "Won't

"..."

so long that it had become second nature or if she truly retained

unnoticed. She told

Lewis to a corner. Keira looked at him. "Do you think she's a

sensed no deceit

do you

had indeed chosen to submit to Fox, should Keira serve Erin or oppose her? Erin and Keira were both old Mr. Martin's granddaughters. Considering Erin's influence within the Special Division, she likely

Erin, and while Uncle Olsen could unhesitatingly support Keira, what about Charles? Were the Olsen brothers once again facing a dilemma between choosing

wrestled with her thoughts, Lewis suddenly said, "Keira, I have never put

to Erin, what's next? She'll promise to

jaw and nodded. She wasn't interested in the South family; she just wanted to rescue her mother and live peacefully with her

could you and she live in peace

her jaw

if we ended up living simply, with my farming and you weaving. That would be enough for me. But what about our children? It might be easier if we have a son, but if we have a daughter, she'll inevitably get caught up in the South family's inheritance issues. You've heard how few girls there are in the South family now. Even if you choose to walk away, do

deep breath. She understood all the reasons Lewis laid out; she had always known them but had never wanted to face them. Ever since learning about the South family's heir training program, she had found it ridiculous and wanted to break free from the South family's constraints. She just wanted to

change the South family's rules to let her and her mother live happily?

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