Chapter 1404


    Romeo was the very definition of a dashing enigma, carrying an air of aristocratic grace and a touch of


    aloofness that seemed etched into his very being.


    When his gaze fell upon strangers, it held an untamed wildness paired with a lofty indifference. Yet,


    when he looked upon the one he cherished, his eyes softened into a tender caress.


    This stark contrast had Serena utterly captivated. She relished Romeo''s icy dominance, his powerful


    aura that seemed to tower above the rest, his statuesque figure, and his impably handsome


    features.


    Everything about Romeo was an object of her affection.


    Inparison, Martin seemed so utterly ordinary.


    In that moment, Serena found herself a touch envious of Arabe, who was the recipient of Romeo''s


    fervent kisses, his intense affection.


    Before Romeo''s lips could tire, Arabe''s phone buzzed to life, his eyes lingering with a hint of desire


    yet to be sated.


    It was her grandmother calling.


    "Be, your uncle is driving me up the wall. I can''t talk sense into him!"


    Belinda''s voice came through the phone,den withint, “You deal with him!"


    Arabe tried to suppress a chuckle, but before she could offer a few soothing words, she heard


    Sampson''s resigned voice, “Be."


    "Uncle Sampson," Arabe replied with a lightugh, “Are you stirring up trouble with Grandma again?"


    "She wants to visit your grandpa, but I''m swamped with work and can''t spare the time."


    Sampson''s exnation was cut short by Belinda''s irritated interjection, "When are you ever not busy?


    May can take me. I can''t wait for you forever."


    The mention of her grandmother''s impatience brought a smile to Arabe''s face.


    "I''d like to see Dad too. Let me wrap up some things here, and we''ll go together."


    "I don''t need you toe with me! Be said I''m well enough to travel on my own, didn''t you, dear?"


    Belinda pulled her granddaughter into the conversation, asserting, "She even said a long-haul flight


    wouldn''t be an issue for me."


    Sampson immediately saw through the ruse, "Be would never say something so irresponsible. Can


    you just wait a few days for me?"


    As the mother-son duo continued their debate, Arabe intervened with augh, "I think Grandma''s


    idea is sound. With May forpany and using the family jet tond directly at the estate''s airstrip, it''s


    quite safe."


    "Still, I worry about her health."


    "I''ve looked at Grandma''s recovery stats recently. A trip won''t hurt her."


    "Did you hear that? Be says it''s fine!" Belinda’s voice was tinged with irrepressible joy, "May, start


    packing! Be gave the green light!"


    Sampson, realizing her determination, resignedly said to Arabe, “This means you''ll have to look after


    both of them."


    He worried that if his parents caught even a minor cold, it would all fall on Arabe''s shoulders.


    Others might help with simple tasks, but none would take the burden of acupuncture or surgery.


    "Don''t worry, let Grandmae. A good mood is key to a faster recovery."


    Assured by her words, Sampson replied with augh, “Alright, I''ll listen to you.


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    And how''s Bard? Has he been treating you well?"


    Arabe smiled back, “Uncle Bard and Aunt Eunice have been wonderful. But when are you going to


    give me a new aunt, dear uncle?"


    "You too, with the matchmaking.’ Sampson chuckled, "You''d do better to pay attention to those closer


    to you."


    "You mean Romeo?” Arabe looked up at the young man before her.


    Romeo, ever doting and curious, leaned in closer, his handsome face inches from hers, eager to catch


    the words floating from her phone.