Counting the Time

The large courtyard was full of expensive bouquets, which were pleasing to the eye. There was also a swing in the middle of the garden. Lucille sat on it and swayed back and forth, feeling bored. From the perspective of others, she seemed leisurely and relaxed. However, only Lucille herself knew that she was counting the time. Five whole days had passed since she came to Nine States City. During those five days, she had made no progress aside from sneaking into the Lindsay family's manor. If Amore didn't come looking for her, then she would have to make the first move. Lucille's gaze swept across the main entrance unintentionally. Indeed, it was on purpose. She was deliberately waiting for Li Jun to come back. Despite that, this time, she was really unlucky. Lucille sat on the swing for an entire two hours, but Amore didn't show up. Instead, the maid who had been taking care of her showed up beside her in an arrogant manner and sneered coldly. "I knew that you had bad intentions! You m