Mysterious Little Wife novel Chapter 59

It was a little after six o'clock in the afternoon. 

Meanwhile, when Sophia and Lacey returned to the Garrison's house, the servants were busy preparing dinner. 

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Sophia turned up at around 3 pm. 

Lacey, on the other hand, had a full day of classes and had spent some time in the library.

It was already five o'clock by the time she finished everything. 

Lillianna had been impatiently waiting in the car. It was six in the afternoon after she had picked Lacey up and taken her to the Garrisons. 

"Where is Uncle Alvaro, Aunt Tilly?" Lillianna walked into the house and immediately noticed Tilly sitting on the sofa, watching TV and drinking coffee leisurely. 

"Lillianna, you're here?" Tilly smiled as she hurriedly waved at Lillianna.

"Aunt Tilly, it's only been a day, but I miss you so much already," Lillianna said while she walked over to her. 

Tilly smiled, and she took Lillianna's hands in hers. "What a sweetheart. Once you marry Sam, you'll be able to see me every day." Her eyes were as kind as they could be. 

"Where is Uncle Alvaro, Aunt Tilly? Why didn't I run into him today?" Lillianna's main reason for coming was to take Lacey away. 

However, she had to see Alvaro first. 

"He was invited to a social gathering and would only return after dinner. What's the problem? Is there something you need to see him about?" Tilly asked with a frown.

Lillianna hastily explained, "No, I was only asking." 

She must not be the one to request that Lacey be taken away. Lacey had to say it herself. 

Otherwise, she'd look very petty. 

"Oh yeah, Lillianna, I went shopping today and took a fancy to a bag. I think it suits you very much. Let's go take a look and tell me what you think." Tilly took Lillianna by the hand and led her to her room. 

Of course, Lillianna would gladly follow. 

After the two left, Lacey was the only one left in the hall.

"Lacey, you're back!" Just then, Theo, who was on the second floor, saw Lacey and shouted. 

Lacey looked up and saw Theo walking down the stairs. 

Following that, Sophia came out of the study after him. 

At the sight of Lacey, she pouted unhappily. 

"Lacey, I've been waiting for you. Why are you only back now?" Theo took a few steps forward with his long legs and was instantly in front of her. He grinned happily. 

"Something happened at school today. I got held up." Lacey explained.

"Theo, I don't know how to answer this math problem. Come teach me!" Sophia shouted from the second floor. 

Theo looked at her with a frown. "You can start by answering the next question. I'll help you in checking later." 

Sophia glared at Lacey after hearing that. She then walked down the stairs with her textbook in hand. 

"Hasn't Sam gotten off work yet?" Lacey asked Theo as she around the house.

"Sam? Yeah, he hasn't come back yet. He should be back after dinner. His company has been busy lately!" Theo replied. 

Lacey nodded in response.

"Hmph!" Just then, Ms. Garrison had come into the living room. She flung her book onto the table. 

Then, sitting down, she poked angrily at her textbook. 

Theo couldn't help but frown. He looked over at Lacey and shrugged helplessly. 

Unlike him, who was overwhelmed, Lacey smiled and walked up to the young lady. "Which math problem do you not know how to answer?" 

Sophia glanced at her with disdain in her eyes." This one, this one, and this one. Do you even know maths?" 

Lacey pulled a stool over and sat down. She then took a close look at the questions.

After that, she grabbed a pen and began writing. 

Not only did she reveal the answers to the three questions, but she also wrote the process on paper.

"Do you get it now?" She asked Sophia. 

The latter had her eyes darted between the paper and Lacey. Her doubts grew. 

Sophia had requested the three maths questions from a friend's father, a lecturer.

She asked that the questions given had to be extremely difficult. 

The main reason was that she wanted to spend more time with Theo while he attempted to answer them. 

In fact, she had all the answers to these questions. 

Nevertheless— 

How did Lacey solve them so quickly? 

"What's the problem? Do you still have trouble understanding the questions? Should I go over them with you?" Noticing Sophia's bewildered look, Lacey asked again.

"No, it's okay!" Sophia closed her textbook and stood up. "I'm, I'm hungry. Uncle Caleb, is dinner ready?"

During that precise moment, a respectful voice came from the door. "Welcome back, Mr. Garrison," said a servant. 

"Sam, you're back!" Sophia dashed over and coquettishly grasped his arm. "I'm starving." 

Sam removed his coat and handed it to the servant. He smiled as he gazed at Sophia. "Who could possibly starve you?" 

Sophia stuck out her tongue and smiled playfully. 

"Sam, you are off work early today," Theo walked over and greeted him. 

"Yeah, I just signed a contract. I've left Asa in charge of the socializing." Sam said as he glanced at Lacey. 

"That's right. Leave those social activities to your assistant. Sam, I'm going to see if dinner is ready!" Sophia immediately ran to the kitchen.

Meanwhile, Lacey remained motionless by the table. 

Gradually Sam approached her. 

Then he stopped in front of the table.

The distance between them was a fist's length. 

The atmosphere was somewhat subtle. 

Neither of the two, however, said a word. 

The server immediately poured Sam a cup of tea and stepped back to await his order. 

"Sam, you're back?" Tilly and Lillianna spotted Sam as soon as they walked out. 

The latter returned his glance with a faint smile in reply. 

The smile on Lillianna's lips froze when she saw Lacey and Sam standing at close distance. 

"The food is ready. Come and eat!" Sophia shouted. 

After that, everyone headed to the dining hall. 

Only Tilly sat down first before the others took their seats.

Lillianna naturally took a seat next to Sam. 

Lacey, too joined the meal. She sat right in front of Sam. 

Theo wanted to sit next to Lacey. Sophia, on the other hand, was alert and sat near Lacey before he could. "Theo, have a seat," she said as she patted the seat next to her. 

Theo frowned. 

"What's the matter, Theo?" Tilly, who sat across from Theo, noticed that he was frowning and couldn't help but ask with concern.

"It's nothing." Theo sat down. 

Tilly nodded. "Your parents went back. They were always too busy to stay for a few extra days when I asked them to. Hence, you have to stay a little longer, okay?" 

"Yes, Aunt Tilly," Theo responded.

Then, as he was about to look to the side and peek at Lacey, Sophia shifted and blocked his view. 

Theo had no choice but to give up.

Shortly afterward, dinner was served.

Over 20 exquisite dishes were brought to the table by the servants.

The butler brought out a fine wine, opened it at Tilly's command, and poured a glass for each person. 

"Cheers!" Tilly smiled and lifted her glass. 

Others raised their glasses too and took a sip. 

Following that, they began the meal.

Lacey's attention was locked on the wine glass in front of her. She would occasionally pick it up and take a sip. 

Lillianna scowled as she stared at the woman before her. She was fuming with rage. 

She mustn't, however, lose her temper. Sophia inhaled deeply then gently placed a dish onto Sam's plate.

Sam turned his head to look at her.

Lillianna smiled sweetly in response. She then proceeded to pick up another piece of meat and place it on Lacey's plate. "Don't just drink, Lacey. Have something to eat."