Chapter 132: Common Face
When they arrived there, they all had the same smile of approval on their faces as they looked around.
The lounge was as serene as Ivy had described. Soft lighting bathed the room in a warm, golden hue, and the gentle hum of conversation filled the air.
The group walked in together, their footsteps muffled by the plush carpet.
"This is nice," Emma said, looking around appreciatively.
Alex nodded in agreement. "Ivy wasn't kidding. It's quiet, but not too quiet. Perfect for tonight," he said as they continued walking further inside.
They found a corner spot with a comfortable arrangement of armchairs and a low table. Everyone settled down, ordering drinks while the conversation flowed easily.
"Emma, your necklace is beautiful, though," Chris said, already thinking of getting one for Claire so she could wear it to his mother's place.
He had told his mom a lot about Claire, and he couldn't wait to take her there and have her blessings so he could marry her straight away.
"Thank you. Alex surprised me with it," she said, and everyone smiled, glad that Alex was indeed taking care of Emma and spoiling her.
Claire looked at how happy Emma was and couldn't help wondering how she would be when she discovered Alex was planning to give her an even bigger surprise on her birthday.
"Where's Hunter, though?" Emma asked after some time, glancing at Ivy. "Is he running late?"