For the time being, she had no intention of entering into another relationship, let alone getting engaged or married.
“He’s only twenty-eight and not old at all. Besides, isn’t your ex-husband also five years older than you?” Atticus reasoned.
“They are different! I will never agree. You’d better call off the engagement as soon as possible!” Lucinda retorted.
Speaking in a hushed tone, Atticus replied, “The engagement cannot be called off. Mr. Payne and I have decided to announce it at the banquet in three days.”
Lucinda took a deep breath to compose herself.
“If you don’t call off the engagement, I will call it off myself!” she declared.
Slamming the door in anger, Lucinda stormed out of the room.
Seeing her in such a temper, Atticus shook his head helplessly.
Lucinda’s fiery temperament was becoming more and more like her mother. He needed to find a man who could help her manage her emotions!
Exiting the study, Lucinda made her way straight to the garden.
Abel and others were waiting for her at the gate.
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Despite her anger, she had to spend more time her father, who was unwell and couldn’t walk without assistance.
Requesting several bodyguards to pack up her things at the hotel, she planned to relocate to the villa temporarily.
As she stood at the gate, Lucinda contemplated how to handle the engagement .
Lost in thought, she suddenly noticed Gilbert standing beside her.
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“Gilbert, do you happen to know where the Payne family lives?” she inquired.
“Yes, Miss Simmons. Who are you planning to visit?” Gilbert inquired cautiously.
“Nathan Payne,” Lucinda retorted with anger.
Sensing her intense emotions, Gilbert hurriedly jotted down the address for her.
Lucinda made her way to the Payne family’s estate at the address provided.
Kern, the butler of the Payne family, was delighted to receive Lucinda, knowing that she was engaged to Nathan.
It was Lucinda’s maiden visit to the Payne family’s residence.
The Payne family had an extensive piece of land, but unlike the Simmons family’s houses situated atop the mountains, the Payne family’s villas were located on a plain and boasted a retro-style decor.
The property boasted bamboo forests, streams, and rockeries.