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Chapter 178

    Chapter 178 On Saturday , Thalia visited the Winters home and had a conversation with Lucy''s psychologist . The doctor advised that having a friend to y with could indeed help with Lucy''s psychological treatment . Thalia approached Lucy , softening her voice as she asked , " Lucy , darling , how would you feel about meeting a new friend to y with ? " Lucy pressed her lips together and asked quietly , " What new friend ? " " Her name is Lena .


    She''s a little girl about your age - very sweet and lovely . " " Do you like her , Thalia ? " Lucy asked . " I do , " Thalia smiled . " Lena is a very well - behaved child , just like you . I''m fond of both Lena and you . " Lucy smiled shyly , her voice bright and clear . " Then I''d like to be friends with Lena . If you like her , then I''ll like her too . " Thalia smiled tenderly , stroking Lucy''s head . " You''re such a good girl . " Back in her room , Thalia sent Rupert a message .


    [ Lucy''s agreed . She can''t go out at the moment , so when might Ms. Garret be able to bring Lena over for them to y together ? ] Rupert replied : [ Excellent . How about this afternoon ? ] Thalia : [ That would be fine . What sort of snacks and fruit does Lena enjoy ? I''ll get some in . ] Rupert sent a list of Lena''s favorite treats . [ I''ll check what time works for my aunt and get back to you with specifics . ] [ Perfect .


    ] Around half past three in the afternoon , Rupert drove up to the Winters residence with Lena . " Ms. Winters , " Rupert said as he guided Lena by the hand , " my aunt couldn''t get away , so she asked me to bring Lena over . " " Lovely , " Thalia smiled . " Please , make yourselvesfortable . Lucy''s upstairs - I''ll call her down . " 14.21 Your Gold Digger is Actually A True Heiress 98.9 % Chapter 178 A housekeeper served tea to Rupert and Lena . Rupert settled onto the sofa .


    Linte Lena was dressed in a light pink spring dress and was wearing the pink hairpins that Thalia had given her Soon , Thalia came down the stairs with Lucy . Upon seeing strangers , Lucy hid behind Thalia , clutching her trousers and peering out with just her small round head visible . " Don''t be afraid , Lucy . This is your new friend , Lena . " Thalia gently guided Lucy toward Lena . Lena lived up to her name - sweet by nature with an equally sweet voice . " Hello , Lucy .


    I''m Lena Garret " This is a present that my mummy and I chose for you , " Lena said , holding out a white gift bag in her small , pale hand . Lucy looked up at Thalia , herrge eyes blinking with an unspoken question . " Go ahead , Lucy . This is Lena''s weing gift for you , " Thalia nodded encouragingly . " What should you say to Lena ? " " Thank you , " Lucy said softly , epting the gift bag . " You''re wee , " Lena replied , her eyes crinkling with her smile .


    " Lucy , we''re going to be good friends now . " " Yes ! " Lucy smiled back . " Lena , shall we go up to my room ? I''ve got lots of fun things - we can draw , build with blocks , y board games , or y with Barbie dolls . " " I''d love that ! " Lucy extended her hand to Lena , who took it happily . The two girls walked hand in hand toward the stairs , creating an adorably harmonious picture . " They seem to be hitting it off splendidly , " Rupert observed with a smile .


    Thalia watched the retreating figures of the two sweet children and replied , " Indeed . I never would have thought to arrange this ydate - it was quite thoughtful of you . " Rupert''s eyes sparkled with amusement , his lips curving into a pleased smile . Of course it was thoughtful , he thought to himself . Having Lena y with Lucy was simply an excuse to see you , to have a few more moments of conversation .


    Just thinking about Asher''s words- " someone who has rejected you once will reject you again " -made his chest tighten ufortably . Thalia sat down on the sofa . " Please , have some tea , Rupert . Make yourself at home . " She then turned to the housekeeper . " Mrs. rke , would you mind taking some fruit and snacks up to Lucy and Lena ? " " Of course , ma''am . " Rupert deliberately steered the conversation toward work . " Ms.


    Winters , has the court date for the Sr case been confirmed yet ? " " Yes , it''s the fifteenth of next month . " " How are the preparationsing along ? " " Nearlyplete , " Thalia replied . " There are still a few minor issues to iron out . Actually , since you''re here , perhaps we could discuss them ? " " I''d be delighted , " Rupert smiled . " It would be my pleasure . " Thalia was passionate about her career , and once she started discussing work , she became thoroughly engaged .


    Rupert had chosen his topic well . The two talked all afternoon . As the sun began to set , twilight gradually descended . Before they realized it , evening had fallen . Mrs. rke had prepared dinner . Randolph and Victoria were attending an evening banquet and wouldn''t be home for dinner . Mrs. rke had included Rupert and Lena in the dinner preparations . Lucy and Lena had bonded wonderfully . Lucy led Lena downstairs , saying , " Lena , stay for dinner at our house .


    We can sit together . " " I should ask my mummy first , Lucy , " Lena replied politely . " She''s waiting for me at home for dinner . " At this point , Rupert interjected smoothly : " Your mother just called . She said if you''d like to stay for dinner here , that would be fine , and we can go home afterward . " " Really ? " Lena''srge , grape - like eyes brightened . " Then I''d love to stay and have dinner with Lucy . " Lucy cheered : " Brilliant !


    " 14:21 Your Gold Digger is Actually A True Heiress 99.1 % Chapter 178 At the dinner table , the two girls sat together . Rupert sat opposite them , next to Thalia . " I do apologize , Ms. Winters , " Rupert said with a smile . " Ipletely lost track of time discussing the case and now I''m imposing on your hospitality for dinner as well . " Little did anyone know that despite his apologetic words , he was absolutely delighted . This was precisely what he''d hoped for . Thalia smiled gently .


    " No need for such formality . It''s just dinner . I should be thanking you - it''s been ages since I''ve seen Lucy this happy . " Rupert replied , " Seeing the children enjoying themselves brings me joy as well . " As Mrs. rke served the final dish , Rupert caught his young cousin''s eye and gave her a subtle signal. Lena looked at Thalia with a sweet smile and asked in her soft voice , " Miss Thalia , may I take a photo with Lucy ? " " Of course you may . " Lena turned to Rupert .


    " Could you take the picture for us , please ? " " dly . " Rupert took out his phone and photographed Lena and Lucy together . " What a lovely spread - I should take a picture of this too , " Rupert said , taking another photo of the table . In the photo , Thalia''s profile was " coincidentally " captured . Rupert was quite satisfied . His lips curved into a slight smile as he put away his phone . After dinner , Rupert drove Lena home .


    In the car , he praised her : " Did you have a good time today , Lena ? " " Yes , I really like Lucy . " " You did very well today . The doll I promised to buy you will be delivered to your house tomorrow . " He was referring to the photo opportunity they had arranged beforehand . He had instructed Lena to find a chance to ask for photos . Actually A True Heiress 99.2 % Chapter 178 The reward was a limited - edition doll that Lena had been coveting .


    The little girl , excited about getting the doll she''d been dreaming of , had happily agreed . That evening , Rupert posted on social media : Caption : Little Lena has found a new friend , and I scored a dinner invitation . The post included two photos : the first of Lena and Lucy together , and the second of the dinner table with Thalia''s profile " identally " captured . Thalia saw the post and even liked it .


    Shortly afterward , screenshots of both the post and Thalia''s like were sent to Asher by James Darwin . [ What''s this all about ? ] ? ( 0 ) ( 0 ) Chapter 179
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