Chapter 379 The Starkâs villa was adjacent to the Loganâs villa, and Marie would always pass by the Starkâs villa on her way home.
Marie tightened her grip on the steering wheel, feeling a wave of bitterness in her heart.
According to the customs in New York, the grand meal was held in the evening.
But the Logan familyâs lunch was also plentiful.
In addition to several homeâcooked dishes that Marie loved, imported seafood such as Australian lobster, king crab, and grouper were also served.
Marie sent Angelica a gift.âAngel, Happy New Year. This is the gift I specially chose for you.â
Angelica happily took it.
Deandre sent both Marie and Angelica a gift. Hope youâd love it.â
Marie smiled. âYou prepared a gift for a grownâup. Thank you.â
Deandre chuckled and replied, âIn Dadâs eyes, Marie will always be a child. As long as Dad is around, you can get a gift every year.â
Marie was moved to tears.âDad, when did you become so sentimental?â
Haleigh chuckled and agreed, âMarie, your dad is right.â
They had a delightful meal.
After dinner, Marie took Angelica for a walk in their garden and chatted. As she looked up, she saw a woman standing in the yard of the neighboring villa.
It was Shayla.
Marie stood frozen in place.
Angelica saw Marie suddenly stop and look up, blinking her bright, shiny eyes in confusion, asking, âMarie, whatâs wrong?â
Marie was stiff all over, lips pursed as she stared at Shayla in the yard of the Starkâs villa.
Shayla also saw Marie, waved at her, and smiled brightly.
Marie found her smile dazzling.
very Marie stood still, not responding to Shaylaâs greeting.
After Shayla greeted her, Lennon walked out of the house. Shayla turned her head and said something to him, suddenly pointing her finger over.
Realizing what she was doing, Marie got nervous.
The next second, Lennon indeed turned his head and looked at her.
At a short distance away, the gazes of the two met.
The north wind in January, with its boneâchilling coldness, seeped into Marieâs collar and sleeves, making her feel a chilling sensation throughout her body.
Lennon briefly glanced at Marie and then casually averted his gaze, lowering his head to say something to Shayla, and the two went back into the house together.
He took Shayla home to meet his parents during the holiday. Was there going to be an engagement?
Marieâs heart ached intensely.
She had broken up with Lennon almost a month ago, and she thought she had moved on. But the moment Shayla appeared in the yard of the Starkâs villa, Marie knew she had never truly let go.
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