It was a feeling as though a dream reflected in reality.
Hence, even though Natalie was cold towards this matter, the maids at home were secretly happy and surrounded the place with an air of celebration.
For example, one of them went to great lengths to redecorate the place with new flowers, and they cleaned the house extra well.
Another example was the great feast prepared tonight and it was not just because of Xavier’s instruction.
The lady chef thoughtfully added her secret sauce in the dishes, adding better favors compared to before.
Of course, Natalie was ignorant to all of this.
Lucy had a hunch.
This was because a young girl bashfully came and asked for her autograph when she was taken by Joel to have a stroll in the back garden.
This young girl was a maid of the household. Her love for cleanliness and nimbleness with hands were reasons Natalie kept her by her side.
The girl was in charge of light duties such as straightening out Natalie’s room and wardrobe daily.
Lucy stared at her and signed with delight.
After she was done with the signature, she asked, “Don’t you hate me?”
Taken aback, the young girl quickly shook her head.
“We don’t hate you. We really like you. I’ve seen every television drama you’re in. You’re so beautiful and celestial-like in the dramas.”
Lucy could not help but chuckle.
“You’re saying as though I’m not beautiful in real life.”
Afraid that Lucy might misunderstand, the young girl shook her head.
“No, you’re more beautiful than on TV. Really.”
As though not convincing enough, the young girl heavily nodded her head.
Lucy was only making a passing comment to poke fun at her and did not think she would take it so seriously. Hence, she burst out laughing.
“Alright now, I was only teasing you. Thank you for liking me.”
Reassured, the young girl held her signed photograph and happily went on her way.
Joel who was watching beside was filled with jealousy.
“Tsk tsk, these girls only had eyes for me before your presence. Now that you’re here, they only have eyes for you. You sure have a bigger charm than I do.”
Raising a brow, Lucy softly scoffed. “Like duh. Otherwise, why would a playboy like you be taken down by me?”
Joel lightly laughed. “Yes, yes, yes. My wife is the best. No one can resist your charm.”
The duo were fooling around as Wendy approached them.
“Cousins.”
Lucy and Joel both turned around and saw Wendy obediently standing behind them.
Harking back to the remark she said to Joel in a joke, Lucy turned red in the face. She was embarrassed.
“You’re Wendy, right? Why are you here?”
With an awkward smile, she uneasily combed through her hair.
Pursing her lips into a smile, Wendy gazed at her. “I heard that you guys were taking a stroll in the back garden so I came over for a look.
After a pause, she suddenly turned to Lucy and said, “Cousin, I like your acting. Can you take a picture with me and sign an autograph for me?”
Lucy was dumbstruck.
It never crossed her mind that it would turn out this way.
She exchanged glances with Joel, caught in a moment of contrasting emotions.
Lucy immediately complied. “Sure.”
Wendy enthusiastically forked out her phone and asked Joel to help take a photo of them.
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