Hilliard responded with a smile, “Do I look like the type to let a woman pay for everything?”


    Lucindaughed.


    “I just hope you are not too tightfisted and won’t scare off my future sister-inw.


    ”


    Jennifer joined in,ughing.


    “Hilliard paid for it all.


    I tried, but he snatched my wallet and wouldn’t let me pay at all.


    ”


    Hearing this, Lucinda gave Hilliard a thumbs up and praised, “Well done, Hilliard.


    ”


    She then stood and fetched an exquisite teapot and cups from a bookshelf, nning to brew some fine tea for Jennifer and Hilliard herself.


    Hilliard stepped forward and took the heavy tea set from her hands.


    “Let me handle this.


    You haven’t yet tasted the tea I make.


    ”


    Lucinda didn’t object and allowed him to take over the tea preparation.


    While Hilliard was quietly boiling water and preparing tea, Lucinda and Jennifer engaged in a light conversation.


    “Since you’ve finally taken some time to rx and enjoy yourself, why don’t you extend your stay before heading back to Forden?”


    Lucinda suggested.


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    Jennifer nced at Hilliard.


    He was focused on the tea, head bowed.


    Though he heard Lucinda’s suggestion, he didn’t react, seemingly leaving the decision up to Jennifer.This belongs to N?velDrama.Org - ?.


    Jennifer looked away and replied, “It’s true, I’ve never really taken a break like this before to just have fun.


    I n to travel with Hilliard for a week and then return to Forden.


    ”


    “That sounds like a wonderful idea,” Lucinda responded.


    Grasping Lucinda’s delicate hands warmly, Jennifer smiled and made an inviting proposal.


    “Why don’t you and Nathan join us? I heard you haven’t had your wedding yet.


    Why not take this opportunity toe with us and have a travel wedding? We could all go together.


    ”


    Recently, Lucinda had finally resolved the issues with Valerie.


    And her manic depression, which had deeply troubled Nathan, was also in the process of recovery.


    Theirst business trip to Aldoria hadn’t been very enjoyable because of her condition.


    As such, Lucinda felt she owed Nathan some leisure time.


    However, Nathan was currently preupied with handling Ronan’s situation and investigating his parents’ decades-old car ident.


    It was a critical time, and he likely wasn’t in the mood to enjoy a trip.


    Lucinda politely declined, saying, “I will pass.


    You two should enjoy your time together, and Nathan and I won’t intrude on your private time.


    ”


    Hilliard chimed in, “It’s okay.


    I enjoy havingpany during the day.


    Plus, you two won’t be able to intrude on my private time with Jennifer at night once we are back in the hotel rooms.


    ”


    Hisstment made Jennifer blush and slightly embarrassed.


    “Hilliard is right, Lucinda.


    It’s more fun with more people.


    I’m certain Nathan would be willing to set aside his work and enjoy a break to spend time with you,” Jennifer encouraged.