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2024-11-06 09:17:35Kensington Mansion.
Grandpa Kensington was fully engrossed in painting, his strokes flowing like clouds, his penmanship like smoke.
Seeing that Grandpa Kensington looked a bit tired, the butler hurried over with a cup of herbal tea.
Seated in the rosewood chair, Grandpa Kensington became lost in thought again.
“Old master, I heard Miss Saxon has returned,” the butler suddenly spoke up.
“Oh? When did this happen? That kid never mentioned it to me,” Grandpa Kensington replied, still trying to process the information.
After hesitating for a moment, the butler continued, “It’s been some time, but it seems Young Master and Miss Saxon’s situation isn’t very optimistic.”
Thinking about how Luca had treated her previously, Grandpa Kensington couldn’t help but sigh.
Shaking his head helplessly, he put down his teacup. “Our family has let that girl down. It’s a pity such a good child has been hurt.”
To reassure the old man, the bu
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