âLucy!â
âLucy!â
The villaâs door swung open, and Serafina and Soren dashed in, their excitement palpable.
They rushed forward, embracing Lucy one after the other. âLong time no see.â
âLucy! | missed you so much!â
Trailing behind the two children, four-and-a-half-year-old Alexis greeted Lucy politely and gentlemanly. âLucy, hello.â
His soft, slightly mature voice tugged at Lucyâs heartstrings.
She smiled softly, squatting down to observe the little boy before her.
With his round face and distinct features, he radiated with childhood innocence. His dark eyes, framed by long, curly lashes, held a clarity and purity that captivated her.
Lucy gazed at the little boy before her, resembling a porcelain doll with his innocent features, evoking a gentle smile on her lips.
âYou have a remarkable resemblance to me when | was your age,â Lucy remarked, her tone soft yet contemplative.
âRemember to be wise in your decisions,â she advised, offering guidance to the young boy.
âTry not to worry Damien and Cherise too much; maintain peace with your siblings,â she urged, voicing a touch of maternal concern.
âMay happiness accompany you always,â Lucy concluded, expressing her heartfelt wishes for his happiness and well-being.
After bidding her farewell, Lucy rose to her feet and left.
Alexis remained rooted in place, silently observing her departure.
Clad in a khaki windbreaker, Lucyâs long hair trailed behind her as she opened the door.
The rush of wind tousled her hair, lending her an air of desolate yet intellectual charm.
This...
This was the motherly image Alexis had often imagined in his heart.
Lost in thought, he contemplated Lucyâs departure.
In contrast to the innocent and charming Cherise, he found himself drawn to Lucyâs mature and âIsn't my Godmother beautiful?â Serafina beamed proudly, standing before Alexis. âMy Godmother is the most beautiful woman I've ever seen, besides my mom!â
Alexis nodded in agreement. âSo... does your Godmother have children?â
Serafina furrowed her brow. âI donât know.â
Meanwhile, having forgotten Serafinaâs school bag in the car, Cherise returned to retrieve it after the children entered the house.
Upon her return, she unexpectedly bumped into Lucy.
She blinked at Lucy, a flicker of recognition dancing in her eyes, though she couldnât quite place it.
Lucyâs mood, influenced by Damienâs mention of Lennon, prevented her from engaging in deep conversation with Cherise.
Instead, she exchanged only brief greetings, âCherise,â before briskly walking towards the parking lot.
Cherise watched Lucy's departure, struggling to regain her composure.
âLucy!â
As she finally matched the womanâs face with the tos Ss he hed seeniih!
thé shee He fea driven off, leaving Cherise feeling helpless.
She sighed and retrieved her school bag, returning to the villa with a dejected expression.
âWasn't that Lucy just now?â Cherise asked Damien cautiously, pursing her lips.
âYes,â Damien confirmed.
Cheriseâs confusion deepened. en isn't she SuR to beliny ddd "
fiarid? Why hore greet me and leave?â
âShe came here to see me, didnât she?â
âNo.â
Damien offered Cherise a small bottle from the coffee table with a faint smile. âTake this,â he said.
Cherise was taken aback. âBut Iâm not ill.â
âIt's a detoxifier,â Damien explained with a faint smile, addre ing O Cheeses contetasâabou her âpoisoning.â âHaving such toxins in your body is never beneficial.â