Chapter 26: At The Lux Mansion

[Juliette’s POV]

“We’ll go when we have to.” Came the usual curt reply, which, at this moment, sounded colder than usual.

“I see.” I eyed sorrowfully at the cedar trees outlining the path like cheerleaders with pom poms. I better not get too settled in for the next few weeks, or it’ll be hard to leave when I do.

As soon as my mind was made up, the car entered the space in front of the main door and came to a smooth stop.

Eagerly, I stepped out of the car and the cool breeze from the snowy mountains embraced my face. I caught a whiff of the forest and the heavy weight of insecurity was lifted off my chest.

I turned to the main entrance, and a few figures were rushing down the steps, making their way towards me.

“Miss!” The sharp squeals of joy hit my ears even before their feet touched the ground.

Samantha, my personal maid, was the first to arrive, and she threw her arms around me before I could even say her name, crushing me in her embrace as though I had returned from th