For the next two days, try stayed at home and did not go out.
Bruce’s parents went to work, leaving only her and Bruce at home.
I don’t know if Doreen specifically instructed him or if he was simply afraid that she would be bored, but Bruce took her around the house.
The underground wine cellar, the rooftop terrace garden, the private cinema on the third floor, the swimming pool in the backyard…
The two people played together until they had a great time and then moved to another place. They chatted for a while and then it got dark.
At night, Doreen simply hosted a barbecue party in the backyard, pulling Ivy along and telling many embarrassing stories from her and Ivy’s mother’s childhood.
Bruce and his father were watching the fire on the side, occasionally bringing over the grilled skewers and refilling the empty cups.
On a summer night, a gentle breeze blew through the garden, and flowers of various colors were blooming beautifully, filling the air with a delightful fragrance.
In the romantic and cheerful piano melody, Ivy completely relaxed.
She looked at the faintly visible stars in the sky and felt that life was infinitely beautiful.
Just as Ivy was enjoying herself, Ivy’s mother’s video call came in.
The mother and daughter chatted for a few moments, and then Doreen took away the phone.
The two sisters had endless topics to talk about when they met, and they chatted with great
enthusiasm.
Ivy got up and grabbed a can of cold Coke. She stretched and, as she looked up, she happened to meet Bruce’s gaze. Both of them burst into laughter.
She didn’t hesitate when she saw the plate of chicken wings in his hand, and casually took a skewer
and started eating.
Doreen, who was standing by, caught sight of this scene and quickly aimed her camera at them, laughing uncontrollably.
“Elle, look at them, they’ve only known each other for a couple of days and they’re already hanging out together. They really have a connection.”
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Both of them knew about the engagement, they just didn’t mention it out of courtesy.
Now, when Ivy heard the two elders joking about this matter in person, her face blushed a little, and
she quickly took a sip of cola.
Bruce remained calm and politely greeted Ivy’s mother, inquiring about when she had arrived in
Cyrenth.
Doreen was astonished when she saw that he still remembered this incident, and she clicked her
tongue a few times.
“Bruce, Elle hasn’t even said she’s coming yet, and you’re already so concerned? It’s rare to see you take the initiative to care about these things. Are you hiding something?”
Listening to his mother’s insinuating words, Bruce had no choice but to explain patiently.
“It was Ivy who said it would be no later than next month, so I just asked one more question.”
Ivy quickly agreed and took the initiative to admit it.
Bruce’s mother and Ivy’s mother were watching the harmonious interaction, both extremely
happy.
Before returning the phone, Doreen deliberately made a remark.
“Elle, when you come to Soltharion, remember to bring the tokens we exchanged back then. Who knows, we might be able to use them!”
Both elders on the phone knew that these two tokens were related to a marriage, and they both
laughed without making an appointment.
Only two young people secretly pretended not to know.
In order to alleviate the awkwardness, Ivy quickly moved on to the next topic.
“Mom, if you come, please help me bring a few things, I will send them to you in a couple of days.”
The mother and daughter exchanged a few greetings, and Ivy was about to hang up the phone when
her mother called her back.
“Ivy, today is your brother’s birthday, remember to give him a call. By the way, he went to Lysmeria a few days ago to celebrate his birthday with his mom. Ask him, he might be going to Soltharion too.
It would be nice if you could have a meal with him.”
Upon hearing this, Ivy suddenly remembered that Rod’s 24th birthday was just a few hours away.
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Over a month ago, she was still troubled about what gift to give him.
To my surprise, she has completely forgotten about this matter now.
But in front of her mother, she still had to play the role of a harmonious sibling, nodding in agreement and not mentioning that Rod had come to see her.
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