Chapter 856

In the two years since Bruce's rise in status, Kate, too, had become more prominent. She was now able to hold her own with Dorothea. After she diverted the topic, Dorothea didn't say much. Soon, everyone shifted their attention from me to Yasmine. At first, Yasmine was so shy that she was holding my hand tightly. But with the Harolds' warm approach and Ernest playing the role of mediator, she started to relax. Eventually, she sat next to Dorothea and began conversing with her. This gave me a chance to gradually shift my focus elsewhere. While the Harolds were gathered around Yasmine, I stood up and went to the restroom. After washing my hands, instead of returning to the living room, I stepped out through the corridor and into the small garden of Harold Residence. I stood there quietly, not admiring the flowers but observing the structure of the entire building. I was lost in thought when I suddenly heard a familiar voice. "Nance, thank you for your reminder earlier." I turned