Chapter 190 The One Person He Had Truly Failed

On one side of the house, Ruby and Violet were deeply engrossed in a discussion about the latest fashion trends, while on the other side, Tristan and Nova had already drifted off to sleep in each other's arms. Initially, Tristan had only intended to cuddle Nova until lunchtime before heading downstairs. However, Nova was utterly exhausted from the previous night's events. Soft, rhythmic snores escaped her lips, creating a soothing lullaby that soon lulled Tristan into slumber. He succumbed to the drowsiness, embracing her tightly. The chef had prepared a sumptuous meal by noon, and the servants dispatched Tristan and Violet to inform them that lunch was ready. Violet's face turned noticeably pale when she learned she would have to share a table with Nova yet again. Just thinking about it was enough to kill her appetite. She wavered for a moment, contemplating whether to skip the meal altogether, but Ruby managed to coax her into going downstairs, albeit at a snail's pace. Meanwhil