Nellie Nymphaea’s name took Lucas by surprise. He sighed and asked, “And? Did you see it?”

Corinne shook her head. “I didn’t. Jeremy bought that painting early on and deliberately refused to show it to me.”

“So, what is it you want to do?” Lucas raised his eyebrows.

Corinne answered bluntly, “I want you to help me buy that painting back from Jeremy at all costs! I’ll pay for it.”

Lucas narrowed his eyes. “Money isn’t a problem. Getting it from him is. He bought the painting on purpose because he knew you wanted it. He’s not going to give it up that easily.”

Corinne cocked her eyebrow and asked, “Are you saying it can’t be done?”

it means risking my life. I won’t be able to get it that soon, though, so you’ll have to wait. Is that alright

fine as long as I can

he looked at his sister. “Are you that eager

course.” Corinne glanced at him. “Don’t you

empathy, but we can’t

gently pushed Lucas’ hand on her head. “I can’t move on! I won’t betray my mother

withdrew his hand and got up, saying, “Let’s not dwell on these unhappy things. It’s getting late. I’ll bring you to your room to get some rest now. You might

in silence. When Lucas opened the door, he and Corinne were both stunned to see Sunny standing outside with a shocked

blank for a moment before he frowned. “When did you come back? What are

senses. He looked at Lucas,

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