Kristian’s voice resonated through the phone.


    “I wanted to express my gratitude to you and Mr.


    rk for taking care of my wife recently.


    We’d like to extend an invitation for dinner at our home tonight if you’re avable.


    ”


    Ste nced at Lindsay instinctively.


    They had ns to visit the apartment today and sign the contract if all went well.


    However, she couldn’t simply send Lindsay home afterward; she needed to ensure she was familiar with the surrounding area.Property ? 2024 N0(v)elDrama.Org.


    Uncertain of their timing, Ste hesitated for a moment before politely declining Kristian’s invitation.


    “I’m terribly sorry.


    I have some pressing matters to attend to at home tonight.


    Perhaps we could visit you and Be tomorrow?”


    “It’s not a problem at all.


    We have some free timetely, so feel free to visit whenever suits you,” Kristian responded understandingly.


    After bidding him farewell, Ste ended the call.


    Lindsay, having overheard their conversation, expressed her guilt.


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    “Ste, did I disrupt your ns? I should have informed you earlier,” she said apologetically.


    Ste waved off her concerns with a reassuring smile.


    “It’s not urgent.


    Besides, I promised youst night that I’d apany you to find an apartment.


    You don’t need to apologize.


    ”


    Lindsay nodded, and then ventured, “I overheard you mentioning Be.


    Do you two have a close rtionship?”


    Ste, wary of delving into the topic of Be, offered a vague response.


    “We have somemon ground, and we interact frequently due to work.


    ”


    “I see,” Lindsay acknowledged with a gentle smile.


    “I recall there hasn’t been any update about Be naming a sessor for her studio.


    It seems like that role might be destined for you, doesn’t it?”


    Ste merely smiled, choosing not toment further on the matter.


    Coincidentally, they had arrived at their destination, so the conversation naturally concluded.


    Exiting the car, Ste and Lindsay contacted thendlord and proceeded to view the apartment together.


    The space was modest,prising one bedroom and a living room, yet it boasted tasteful decor.


    Situated near Prosperity Group, it offered convenient ess to work.


    Lindsay appeared content with the ce.


    After a moment’s contemtion, Ste expressed her thoughts.


    “While this is nice, it’s a bit small.


    Let me find you arger ce so you can live morefortably.


    ”


    Lindsay waved off Ste’s concern, asserting, “No, I’ll be fine living alone.


    This is sufficient for me.


    ”


    Ste tried to persuade Lindsay otherwise.


    Lindsay bowed her head slightly and confided, “Though I grew up in the rk family, I’m not rted to them by blood.


    I’ve relied on Grandma’s affection for me.


    Now that I’ve graduated, I want to stand on my own and care for Grandpa and Grandma with my own abilities.


    ”


    Sensing Lindsay’s emotions rising, Ste sought to reassure her.


    “Don’t think Like that.


    Waldo and Lucia adore you and consider you their own granddaughter.


    The entire family sees you as one of their own.


    ”


    “I know, and I’m grateful for that,” Lindsay acknowledged, her voice quivering.


    “But I can’t be selfish.