Graham’s expression changed as he gazed at her striking face.


    He stated seriously, “Miss Diaz, these are the Simmons’ private matters.


    As Lucinda’s guest, observe decorum andport yourself ordingly.


    Remember your role here.


    ”


    N hesitated briefly, pondering his words.


    She persisted, “I understand I’m an outsider.


    It’s not my ce to interfere.


    But I can’t stand by while she mistreats you.


    Mr.


    Simmons, my partner is Danilo Brewer, a noble in Zephyria.


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    We can Lend our aid.


    ”


    Graham’s fury surged, his voice gravelly.


    “N, this is our family’s ancestral sanctuary.


    Depart and return not.


    ”


    N, discontent brewing, approached him, murmuring in his ear, their exchange privy to them alone.


    Graham’s fists clenched at her words.


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    N acknowledged his response, her tone remaining soft.


    “Mr.


    Simmons, you’ll regret it.


    ”


    She rose and smoothed her gown, casting a few nces at Graham before elegantly pivoting to depart the temple.


    The door opened with a loud bang.


    Lucinda teased, “Miss Diaz, you’re here.


    Why don’t you talk more? Please let me hear what you have to say.


    Why are you leaving? You seem to be carrying a heavy burden.


    ”


    Lucinda strolled in step by step while fiddling with her phone.


    N grinned tastefully and graciously.


    “Good afternoon, Miss Simmons.


    I heard that Mr.


    Simmons was punished to study scripture in the ancestral temple for a few days, so I came here to have a look.


    ”


    “Now that you’ve seen it, what do you want to say?” Lucinda asked with a smile.


    “Are you treating Mr.


    Simmons too harshly? I’m not sure what irreparable error hemitted to warrant your harsh treatment of him.


    ”


    N confessed, “I couldn’t bear it any longer, hence my suggestion to Mr.


    Simmons.


    If he buckles under the strain, he can seek our assistance.


    Danilo and I are willing to help him.


    ”


    Lucinda sneered, “And what standing do you have to assist him? You are a mere guest.


    I’m the head of the Simmons family.


    I’m the one who arranged your stay here.


    You ought to be grateful.


    ”


    Lucinda advanced, questioning, “Are you assisting him as a friend? But this must be your first encounter.


    What basis is there for such unconditional aid? Could it be due to family rtions? Is it akin to feeling pity for a brother, like a sister might?”


    Meeting Lucinda’s piercing gaze, N smiled softly, averting her eyes.


    “It would be an honor to be rted to you and Mr.


    Simmons.


    Upon meeting you, I felt an inexplicable familiarity, akin to siblings.


    ”


    Kneeling before the tea table, Graham sighed deeply, his eyes slowly closing as he focused on transcribing the scriptures, his attention detached from their conversation.


    N pressed on, “It’s unfortunate I’m not blessed with such luck.


    I’m an only child.


    My parents passed away during my college years.


    With no one else to lean on, I’ve had to fend for myself.


    ”


    Upon their initial encounter, Lucinda took an instant dislike to N.


    Every word uttered by N seemed to carry a weighty significance in Lucinda’s perception.


    “Miss Diaz, it’s best you refrain from roaming.


    Peace Mountain is vast, and with the recent heat, despite regr insect repellent spraying by our servants, encounters with snakes, insects, and ants are inevitable.


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    Brewer might hold me ountable.


    ” Lucinda then affectionately patted N’s shoulder.


    “Stay put for now.


    If you’re set on going out, give me notice.


    I’ll dispatch two guards for your protection.


    ”


    It was a subtle form of confinement, ensuring N remained under surveince within the bounds of Peace Mountain.