Chapter 81. Returning Joyfully

She carefully studied Flora's expression, tentatively asking: "Miss... can I stay?" To the little girl, Flora's word was the final decision.

Flora nodded: "Of course."

"Yay! Miss, I love you the most!" The little girl hugged Flora once more before bounding up the stairs: "I'm going to find that snippy cat Mimi for a showdown. Miss, I'll cook for you later."

Half-amused, half-exasperated, Flora called after her: "Just play with Mimi and sort out your things, no need to cook." Although there weren't many servants in this mansion, Aunt Laura was more than enough.

Watching the little girl's retreating figure disappear up the stairs, Flora couldn't help but sigh: "Oh, to be young, carefree, and so utterly adorable!"

"You're not old, you can still be carefree." Matthew chuckled: "Besides, you're much more adorable than that kid... by several times."

This man possessed a peculiar ability to utter the sweetest words with the most solemn face and neutral t