Chapter 245

Scarlett’s POV: The return trip was quickly finalized for the morning two days later. Upon learning of our return, Lily and Nancy immediately summoned the household staff to help with packing. I didn’t have much luggage. Lily had intended to pack for me, but Everett insisted on handling it himself. Seeing how eager he was, Lily didn’t argue. Everett proved surprisingly skilled at packing. He organized everything meticulously, categorizing each item with precision—arguably even neater than Lily would have done. Watching Everett’s handiwork, I couldn’t help but marvel inwardly. No wonder he had been in the military—his practical skills were simply unmatched. I recalled how I used to pack Everett’s bags whenever we traveled for work. I never imagined the tables would turn like this. This feeling… wasn’t half bad. Three days later, at 5:00 PM local time, a private jet touched down at California’s private airport. **** Half a Year Later Winter gave way to spring, spring to summer, and Calif