Chapter 1297

Olivia boarded Claude's car, leaving Mary standing on the sidewalk. Watching them, Mary grew more anxious by the second. Claude, seeing Mary's expression, remarked, "The maid looks really worried, doesn't she?" "Can we leave now?" Olivia pressed, wanting to get moving. Claude nodded at Neil and said, "Close the door." Neil went over to Olivia's side and shut the door. With that, they drove off, leaving Mary behind. Mary knew she couldn't stick around any longer, so she started running back to Tangerine Garden to report to Tyler. Inside the car, Olivia gazed out the window, watching the scenery pass by. Claude did the same, the reflections in the windows making it look almost like they were on a peaceful vacation. The car sped forward, and the breeze brushed softly across their faces. After a while, Claude broke the silence. "I miss the days we spent in Castelune. I was busy back then, but I always made time to go there and take care of you." As he reminisced, warm memories pla