Chapter 816

She wanted him to keep guessing.

Taking a towel, Alexander walked over and wiped her sweat off. “Take a break and have some tea.”

“Okay.” Wiping the sweat off her face, she moved to the shaded area under the pergola, where she felt soothed after taking a few sips of tea.

“This weekend…”

It was rare that Alexander would hesitate while talking to her.

“Yes?” She raised her eyebrows and looked curiously at him.

“This weekend, I’d like you to go somewhere with me.”

Judging from his look of distaste, it must be a place that Alexander had to go to despite himself. Lily guessed there could only be one such place.

“Go to the Russell family’s old house with you?”

“You knew?” Surprised, he felt more relaxed now that she had said it aloud. “Yes, it won’t take too long, but we must go.”

Lily thought for a moment. “Your youngest uncle is getting engaged?”

Alexander snorted, seemingly disapproving of the way she addressed the man.

“We’ll just be making our appearances. Anyway,