Today is the last rest day.
Nina Sinclair was pondering how to spend it when, early in the morning, Sharon Lancaster came to visit her.
After Sharon sat down, she smiled with a hint of mischief and said, "Nina, have you finally come around to moving back?"
Nina’s cheeks reddened slightly. Although she was in front of her good friend, she still felt embarrassed. Fortunately, Sharon saw her bashful expression and didn’t continue to tease her.
After that, Sharon chatted with her at home.
Though Sharon would usually drop by, Nina felt something was odd about her today. Earlier, when Nina suggested they go shopping, Sharon declined, saying she wasn’t in the mood.
Just as Nina was about to ask if something had happened, Julian Lancaster returned. He glanced casually at Sharon before addressing her as "Miss," prompting her to rise with a smile.
"Weren’t you going to work?" Nina asked Julian, puzzled. ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ ꜰʀᴏᴍ N(o)vᴇl(F)ire.nᴇt
Julian walked in and said, "My parents are moving house, and they want us to come for dinner."
Suddenly, Nina recalled Mr. and Mrs. Lancaster’s previous home. Although it seemed a bit small, it was quite nice. Why did they suddenly decide to move?
Seeing Nina’s confusion, Julian explained, "They haven’t lived in that house for a while and felt it wasn’t good in many ways."
Well... Nina accepted this explanation without further suspicion.
However, she looked apologetically at Sharon.
It was a rare chance for Sharon to come and play, but now she had to leave with Julian for dinner, which seemed a bit rude to Sharon.
Sharon smiled and said, "Moving? I’ll help too! After all, I’m no stranger to your parents, and I haven’t seen them in a while."
Nina was helpless. Had Sharon’s memory faded so quickly?
Hadn’t she just seen them not long ago?
In fact, Sharon came to Nina today precisely to get an invitation to dinner with them, so upon suggesting to join them, Nina likely wouldn’t refuse.
Indeed, Nina didn’t object but still looked to Julian for his opinion, "Can Sharon come along?"
"Sure." Julian nodded.
So, the three happily got into the car and set off for Mr. and Mrs. Lancaster’s new place, buying flowers, fruits, and other things on the way.
Mr. and Mrs. Lancaster’s new home was in a mid-range priced community, but with only two apartments per floor, it looked quite pleasant, a notable improvement over the previous small house.
Upon entering, Mr. and Mrs. Lancaster were already preparing dinner.
Feeling a little guilty, Nina immediately joined in to help.
Julian naturally stayed by Nina’s side, helping her with the cooking.
Originally, Sharon was a spoiled young lady who wasn’t accustomed to housework, but seeing even Julian helping out, she couldn’t just stand by idly and joined in as well.
Nina watched Sharon working earnestly, and a small smile appeared at the corner of her mouth.
Why did it seem that Sharon didn’t feel out of place here?
She seemed almost like Julian’s sister. If Sharon were Julian’s sister, Nina was sure they would get along well.
Suddenly, Nina thought of Julian’s real sister.
She didn’t like Nina and schemed against her, causing her to lose her dignity at Goldenleaf Manor. Although Julian’s sister no longer appeared in Nina’s life, the harm she inflicted was irreparable.
Her mood suddenly tainted, turning a little bleak.
She couldn’t let herself be consumed by these emotions. She had promised to start anew with Julian, and the past shouldn’t be allowed to haunt her.
What she needed to do next was to find out whether Vincent Lancaster was the owner of Goldenleaf Manor. Only by clarifying this matter could she eliminate the potential threat!