Upon Louisa's departure upstairs, a few girls lounged in the garden, basking in the sun and splashing in the water feature, snapping plenty of beautiful photos.
âEach visit is more impressive than the last. It's far more beautiful than our homes."
âLater, how about we ask Serena to give us a tour of her walk-in wardrobe? Maybe she has some unworn clothes or handbags that she'd be willing to gift us."
âSounds great! Let's do it"
At that moment, a car pulled up outside the mansion.
Romeo stepped out, opening the car door for Arabella, âDo we have visitors today?"
Arabella glanced at the luxury cars parked at the entrance, with drivers waiting inside, âIt appears so."
âI'll stay with you in the garden for a bit and then leave."
Romeo was hesitant to enter the main hall with so many guests inside, yet he was reluctant to part from Arabella so soon. Seeing a white circular table in the garden surrounded by chairs, he pulled one out for Arabella.
âwhen you have some free time, come visit my mother. She just mentioned on WhatsApp, insisting I invite you over soon."
âMaybe in a few days,â Arabella smiled, âYour mother has also mentioned it to me."
On the other side of the mansion.
Louisa descended the stairs after changing her clothes, just as she reached the last step, her vision darkened, and she felt faint.
âMadam, are you okay?â Edith rushed forward to support her.
After a moment, Louisa collected herself and focused on Edith, âI'm fine, probably just haven't rested well these past few days"
The Temple family had been going through a rough time. She and Kenneth had been at the hospital with Alger and Celeste, fearing they would do something irrational.
Today, Kenneth suggested she come home to shower and rest a bit, but she did not expect to suddenly feel faint.
âThank God you were here to catch me.â Louisa said, leaning on Edith, âOtherwise, I would have hit the floor."
The consequences would have been unthinkable.
âMadam, you and sir haven't been home to rest for the past few days. You both look extremely worn out. What happened?"
âAlas, life can be so unpredictable,â Louisa sighed, unsure of where to start.
Edith tactfully refrained from asking further, âShall I help you back to your room to rest?"
âNo, Serena is still napping. Her friends have come over. I should go and attend to them.â Louisa insisted.
âWith your current state, how can you entertain them?â Edith kindly suggested, âThey are all young girls, with you around, they might feel uncomfortable. Let me serve them some coffee and snacks.
Serena should be waking up soon, she can keep them company. You should go rest, your health is important."
âThat makes sense.â Louisa considered. Realizing that the girls might not relax if she was around, she instructed Edith, âPrepare plenty of coffee and snacks for them, and invite them to stay for dinner later."
âAlright, no problem."
After seeing Louisa back to her master bedroom, Edith instructed the staff to prepare refreshments, which she personally brought to the garden. To her surprise, she spotted Romeo and Arabella from a distance and hurriedly walked over to them.
âMr. McMillian, Ms. Bella, when did you two get back? Please have some refreshments."
She served them first, then refilled the tray and proceeded to the group of girls.
âEdith, you are spoiling us with all these delicious snacks. Thank you so much!"
âEdith, long time no see. You look even younger now."