Chapter 136: The Lasting Imprint of Her Love
After dinner, the five of them moved to the lounge on the first floor. The scenic canvas of the night sky was perfectly visible through the large windows.
Lariette and Andrea talked about their shared interest in food and fashion while Ruediger played chess with Russell, watched by Nathaniel. The ambiance was mellow and peaceful.
"Rudy, have you shown Lari around the garden?" Andrea turned to look from Lariette to Ruediger, lightly asking him, "I’ll bring your wife outside to do that if you haven’t."
Ruediger lifted his eyes from the chessboard, his crimson fringes swayed gently on his forehead. Hearing the words ’your wife’ spoken by Andrea softened his gaze.
"I haven’t. Aunt Andrea, I know you wanna chat more with Lari. Feel free."
Ruediger’s teasing remarks earned laughter from Andrea. Russell and Nathaniel glanced at the lady, seeing the obvious delight on her face.
"Come, Lari. Let me show you the garden," Andrea rose from the touch, beckoning at Lariette to follow her, "Let’s leave these men with their game."
Lariette chuckled, also rising to her feet, "Okay, Aunt Andrea."
Ruediger silently watched Lariette’s figure disappear alongside Andrea outside the lounge. Their footsteps echoed gently in the hallway, eventually fading into nothingness.
"Keep your eyes on the board," Nathaniel chimed, also smacking his friend’s back, "She won’t go anywhere else."
Ruediger narrowed his eyes, shooting Nathaniel a look. Russell burst out laughing as he understood what his son meant.