Chapter 20

As Alexander walked into the foyer of his luxurious home, he was greeted by the familiar face of Mrs. Jenkins, his trusted housekeeper for over a decade.

"Welcome back, Mr. Alexander," she said with a warm smile.

"Thank you, Mrs. Jenkins," Alexander replied, taking off his coat and hanging it on the nearby rack.

"Is there anything I can get for you, sir?" Mrs. Jenkins asked, her tone polite and professional.

"I'm fine, thank you," Alexander said, walking towards the living room. "Is Celine up yet?"

"Yes, sir. She's in the garden, enjoying the sunshine," Mrs. Jenkins replied, following him.

"Good. I'll go check on her," Alexander said, making his way towards the back of the house.

As he walked through the beautifully manicured garden, he spotted Celine sitting on a bench, reading a book. Her long hair cascaded down her back, and she looked up as he approached.

"Hey," he said, smiling at her.

"Hi," she replied, closing her book and standing up.

"How was your day?" Alexander asked, takin