Something dawned on her and Luisa immediately changed the subject.
âMekhi, did you plan the party all by yourself? The decorations are outstanding.
Could you share some insights on hosting such a splendid event?â
Sonny asked, âWhatâs troubling you, Mekhi? You seem perturbed despite the joyous occasion going on.
â
To get the angry look off his face, Mekhi managed a smile.
As he was about to respond to Luisaâs question, the butler hurried over.
âSirâ¦â The butler wanted to walk towards Mekhi but was stopped by Lucinda.
âWhereâs Sally? I canât find her.
Sh
e delights in lively events like this.
â
Attempting to ease Lucindaâs concerns, the butler replied, âSheâs likely getting ready in her room.
Mr.
Shaw recently gifted her a pair of crystal earrings.
I believe sheâs still selecting her outfit.
â
Lucinda smiled.
âAh, I see.
â
âMrs.
Payne, I need to notify Mr.
Shaw of something urgent.
Excuse me.
â
The butler took two steps aside.
Lucinda followed suit and intercepted him.
âThis house is quite huge, and Iâm having difficulty locating Sallyâs room.
Could you kindly guide me there?â
âWellâ¦â
Lucinda continued to persuade, âThe staff here are all new faces to me.
I donât recognize any of them.
Youâre the only familiar person.
Mekhi is currently occupied with welcoming guests.
Even if itâs something urgent, you can inform him after the party.
â
After a brief pause, the butler turned his head and glanced at Mekhi in the distance.
Seeing that Mekhi was engrossed in conversation with Sonny and Luisa, the butler opted not to disturb him at that moment.
âVery well, Mrs.
Payne.
Please follow me.
â
âThank you.
â
Shortly after, Kyson emerged from the house, taking his time.
Stationed at the doorway, he surveyed the garden, and then fixed his gaze upon Nathan.
Nathan promptly sensed Kysonâs gaze, and their eyes locked in an instant.
Growing impatient, Mekhi decided to wrap up his conversation with Sonny and Luisa.
Immediately he saw Kyson, he left them and approached him, âWhy did you take so long? Where were you?â
Kyson averted his eyes and replied, âI had a stomach upset.
Needed a moment in the toilet.
â
Understanding the mundane nature of the situation, though annoyed, Mekhi refrained from publicly chastising Kyson.