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Chapter 604
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had recently settled
Everything in Jameson’s place was new. It was evident that he in.
He had embraced a simple and minimalist monochromatic style for home decor. Alyssa
could tell from
one look that the furniture and houseware he had chosen were from understated luxury
brands.
When she stepped into the house, she immediately shuddered from the coldness. It wasn’t
the heater’s problem. The spacious halls, Coupled with the boring color palette, sent a
chill down her body.
“Lyse, are you feeling cold?” Jameson retrieved a pair of white home slippers from the
shoe rack, knelt on
one knee, and placed them at Alyssa’s feet.
“Put these on. I’ll turn up the heat.”
She blinked and slid her feet into the warm, comfortable slippers.
She was surprised to find that the slippers were brand new and the right fit for her. They
appeared to have
been prepared especially for her.
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“Jameson, you’re home,’ Claire greeted them with a warm smile. She was the housekeeper
responsible
for taking care of both Jameson and Lily.
“Lyse, this is Madam Claire.” Jameson introduced Alyssa to the lady
Then, he turned to Claire, saying. “Madam Claire, she’s-
“I know! This must be the Ms. Alyssa who’s always on your mind!”
Claire enthusiastically welcomed Alyssa. “How are you, Ms. Alyssa? You look so lovely!
Even more
stunning than Miss Kontina!”
Alyssa smiled, blushing shyly. “Thanks for the compliment, Madam Claire.”
“Come on in! It must be freezing outside! Jameson, Madam Lily is waiting for you both,”
urged Madam
Claire, leading them into the living room.
She couldn’t help but steal glances at the two along the way. She grew more fond of them
with every
look. They seemed like a match made in heaven.
Meanwhile, Alyssa felt a bit nervous because she couldn’t recall Lily Schmidt’s
appearance. When shel had visited the Schmidts during her childhood, Victor had been
the one who had welcomed her.
Lily had rarely made an appearance, but when she had, Alyssa had thought of her as a
gentle and kind
woman.
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“Mom!” Jameson called out to the woman in the wheelchair with a tan velvet blanket on
her lap. She slowly turned around.
Alyssa felt a pang of sympathy when she saw Lily, who was the same age as Mandy but
looked much
older with her gray hair.
“My son! You’re back!” Lily broke into a radiant smile. Though she may have aged, her
beauty from her youth was still evident, especially when she smiled.
He hurried over to give her a hug. Then, he announced, “Mom, Alyssa is here to see you.”
“Oh, is it Lyse? Lyse?” Lily gasped in a childlike and animated manner.
She seemed to have taken a liking to Alyssa and said, “Hurry up, Madam Claire!”
“Madam Lily, I’m here!’ Madam Claire quickly replied
“Get some juice and candy for Lyse!”
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“Got it!” Madam Claire answered. She swiftly grabbed a handful of colorful candy from the
exquisite snack box on the coffee table and eagerly handed them to Alyssa.
She said, “Ms. Alyssa, please have some candies”
Alyssa accepted the candy in surprise. She hadn’t expected such a unique welcome from
Lily.
“Jimmy, you should bring your friends home more often! Don’t worry about disturbing me.
I don’t want you
to be alone,” said Lily as she glanced worriedly at Jameson,
Stunned, Alyssa slowly turned to Jameson. He said to Lily, “Mom, don’t worry. With Lyse by
my side. I’ll
never be lonely.”
A hint of
of sadness-briefly crossed his eyes as he gently caressed Lily on the back. “Even if
everyone
ignores me, Lyse will stay by me.”
“Good. That’s good. Lyse, you have to visit Jimmy often and play with him!” Lily said,
looking at Alyssa as
if she were the same young girl from 15 years ago.
Alyssa responded courteously, “Thank you, Mrs. Schmidt,”
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