Chapter 263 Mary's Apology

Charles didn't like overly fancy things. So even though he hired a gardener, all he did was remove weeds and trim branches blocking the path. Compared to the beautifully manicured gardens of many wealthy families, this yard looked a bit messy. But this kind of messiness didn't make it look ugly; instead, it added a touch of natural beauty. Isabella, Vincent, and Mary walked through the yard in single file, none of them speaking. Isabella casually glanced around the yard and suddenly spotted a decent-looking blue gum tree. She was a bit surprised and asked Vincent, "Can blue gum trees grow here too?" Vincent looked at the tree. Compared to the other trees around it, this blue gum wasn't particularly tall, but it was clear that the owner cherished it. There was a lot of open space around it, with no other trees planted nearby, obviously to prevent other trees from competing for nutrients with the blue gum. Blue gums only grow in some southern parts of our country. Usually, they can