Chapter 1129

Hazel calmly retraced her steps, her eyes sliding sideways as she caught sight of a familiar figure emerging from a nearby corridor. Relief flickered through her chest. "Uncle Riley," she greeted with a soft smile. Riley approached at a steady pace, hands clasped behind his back, his sharp eyes sweeping over the garden before landing gently on her. "The young master asked me to wait here for you," he said, his tone unusually warm for a man of his stature and age. "He figured you might get restless while he was occupied and thought you’d want to stretch your legs. Wherever you want to go, Hazel, I’ll take you." Just as Hazel was about to respond, another voice chimed in. "You? Take her around? I don’t think so." Amara stepped forward from behind Hazel, arms crossed and one brow arched with skepticism. "Do you even realize how many eyes are watching you right now? You step one foot out of bounds and the whole household will know within minutes." Riley turned slightly to face her, his exp