It was noon, and the housekeeper had already prepared lunch in advance, just waiting for Haley, Chase, and Alex to return home.
With Mrs. Zimmer visiting, Haley didn’t hesitate to invite her to join them for the meal.
After Chase and Alex went down for their nap, Haley stayed in the kitchen with Mrs. Zimmer, helping to prepare vegetables for dinner.
“Mr. Yates mentioned that you’re staying in Lincourt City for a few more days until the old madam’s funeral is over?”
“Yes.”
Mrs. Zimmer let out a deep sigh.
“Mr. Yates has had a hard life all these years. Since childhood, he was constantly pushed by Mr. Yates Sr. to study. His childhood was nothing like Chase and Alex’s—so carefree and happy.
“Every day, aside from school, it was tutoring or private lessons at home. His entire childhood, I never once saw him have time to just play.
“When he was ten, Mr. Yates Sr. sent him abroad to study. He didn’t return until he was seventeen. And not long after he came back, his fa
