BuzzNovel“I heard it from my classmates-they said today’s the family reunion dinner. | know you're feeling down, but we're
family. You don’t have to shoulder everything on your own. If you ever need to cry, you can always lean on your
big brother.” As Zachary spoke, he patted his own shoulder, his face flushed bright red with nerves.
Alessia couldn't help but smile at his misunderstanding. She quickly clarified, “A friend's out of town and asked
“Really?” Zachary’s skepticism was obvious.
“Really!” Alessia answered with patience, her tone firm, though something in her insistence made Zachary’s
heart ache for her.
He ruffled her hair gently. “Chearly. I'll pick you up.”
She nodded, understanding he didn’t believe her, but seeing no need to argue. The bus harrived first. Once
Zachary left, a black sedan pulled up in front of her.
Without hesitation, Alessia opened the door and climbed in. The driver was a woman with short hair, black-
rimmed glasses, and a crisp business suit, her expression unreadable.
“Ma'am.”
“Vera? | thought someone else was coming.”
“I just checked on the latest partnership negotiations and brought the documents for you to review.” Vera
handed Alessia a folder from the passenger seat.
Alessia took it without surprise and flipped through the pages. “What's the situation with the Summers family?”
“They've caused a scene twice. The last time, security had to escort them out. After they found someone else to
take over, they haven't been back.”
Alessia nodded, and silence settled in the car.
The car wound its way toward the outskirts of town, passing rows of detached houses. Here and there, a few
people strolled along the quiet streets. The signed paperwork lay forgotten beside her as Alessia gazed out the
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At the front gate, Alessia lowered her window. As soon as her face cinto view, the gate slowly swung open.
Vera drove inside. In the front garden, several
gardeners were tending to the flowers and shrubs. When they saw Alessia, they all
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paused, bowing respectfully in unison.
“Miss Morton.” The butler was already waiting at the door.
“I'll be right here if you need anything.”
Alessia nodded and stepped into the house.
“How’s Mrs. June today, Dailey?” she asked as she slipped off her shoes and made her way upstairs with
practiced ease.
“The sas always,” Dailey replied with a weary sigh.
Dailey had served as the Whitley family’s housekeeper ever since Cole’s mother remarried and moved in. She'd
practically watched Cole grow up. Two years ago, after the accident, she was transferred here to care for Cole’s
mother-Jade June-who had been in a coma ever since, as well as to manage the daily affairs of the house.
“Has Father Benedict been by yet?”
“He cthis morning. Gave her an acupuncture treatment and checked on her.”
Alessia nodded and didn't press
further. Dailey opened the bedroom
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Alessia sat at the bedside and began to massage Jade’s limbs with practiced care. Dailey brought her a glass of
water, then quietly withdrew, giving them privacy.
By the tAlessia finished, dusk had fallen.
She brushed a stray lock of hair from Jade's forehead, her movements gentle, her eyes filled with sorrow.
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