"Ferdinand, don't waste your time on me. You deserve someone better. Mary's completely devoted to you-why not give her a chance?"

Ferdinand lifted his gaze, eyes resting on her.

"You're trying to set me up with Mary?"

"I'm just being honest with you."

"I see." Ferdinand smiled faintly. "Well, I should get going."

After he left, Briony retreated to the study to work.

Little Nina and little Mario were both on winter break, no preschool for now.

The studio was closed for the holidays too, so Briony brought Lucky back to Skybreeze Retreat.

Lucky was a grown dog now, but every day he dutifully played with the young lord and lady, like an old nanny keeping them entertained.

Little Nina was endlessly creative-one day dressing Lucky in doll clothes, the next day braiding his fur. Lucky suffered through it, tongue lolling in mock cheerfulness.

But Little Nina treated Lucky just like family.

off a batch of homemade fruit candies. Little Nina took one and

a sniff, barked twice, and shook his

are Mr. Ellsworth's special candies for kids! If you eat one, you'll have a great appetite for dinner!" Nina

the bag in her hand,

"If you don't want it, fine! Little Mario and I will eat them all

the candy towards her mouth, but before she could taste it, Lucky suddenly lunged at

"Ah!"

floor,

snatched it up, trotted over to the trash can, pressed

"Lucky!"

sitting

his sore

said so! Now

reached for his sister to hold her back.

forever

as she finished, Lucky bounded back toward

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