Lauren was organizing the unused rooms in Vanderbilt Manor with the butler and servants, as Paul would soon be discharged from the hospital and return home to recuperate.
At that time, two family doctors would be living there long-term, and the famous doctor, Charles Hansen, would also come to Vanderbilt Manor periodically to check on Paul.
As they busily worked inside and outside the house, Lauren saw Kayla's car drive in through the open gate and park.
Before long, Kayla and Marissa got out of the car one after the other. Kayla was holding a painting, which she handed to the servant who came to greet her.
"What happened? Why do you both look gloomy?" Once Kayla and Marissa approached, Lauren noticed the unusual expressions on their faces, especially Marissa, who looked like she had just been crying.
"Didn't you go to meet your idol? Why do you look unhappy?" Lauren asked, thinking, 'They seemed so happy when they left. Why do they look so down now?'
Marissa remained as gentle as ever. "Nothing. We're just tired."
Kayla didn't speak, silently walking into the house, clearly preoccupied.
At that moment, the servant had already opened the outer packaging of the painting, as Lauren had requested.
When Lauren saw the painting, her eyes lit up. "It really is beautiful. No wonder you were so obsessed with it," she exclaimed to Kayla, then instructed the butler to hang the painting in the most prominent position.
Even Reginald, who was used to seeing various famous paintings, had to admit that this one was indeed stunning. He thought, 'No wonder Kayla admires its creator so much. Now I want to meet Nion, too.'
Before the butler could act, Kayla, who had been silent, finally spoke up, "Do you know who Nion is?"
Kayla's voice was muffled, and Lauren and Reginald keenly noticed the change in how Kayla referred to her idol. Previously, she always called Nion "Mr. Vaire", but now she simply referred to her as Nion.
"Who is it?" Lauren asked.
Kayla became excited. Even now, she had to control herself when mentioning it. "It's Paisley."
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