Corinne pulled up Joey, who was playing with his toys, from the carpeted floor. “Let’s put away your toys. We’ll have a walk outside the garden,” she said.

Joey nodded obediently. He put away his toys and ran back toward Corinne to hold her hand. “Auntie Sissy! Walk! Walk!”

Corinne got up and was about to take him outside when a servant came in and reported, “Mister Lucas, the Holdens are here.”

“Who exactly?” asked Lucas with a raised eyebrow. ‘It can’t be Jeremy since he’s abroad.’

“It’s Miss Francine and her grandmother. They said they’re here to see Miss Corinne,” answered the servant.

Corinne stopped walking when she heard that. She knew the Holdens were not welcome there since there was bad blood between them and the Riveras. It was only because of Corinne that Lucas was willing to put aside his grudge for the time being.

and turned toward Corinne with a look that said he would defer

they’re already here. We might as well

was unwilling to do so, he still gestured with his chin for the servant

the servant quickly went

his suit jacket and stroked her on the head, saying, “Have fun at home. I’m off to work now. Call me if you need

meeting the guests as she understood he did

long after he left, Pamela walked into

said Francine, pointing to

with Joey out of politeness. She did not walk over to

Corinne warmly. It was as if she wanted to make sure she was okay.

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