442 Merlin_3

"I heard long ago about the unparalleled beauty of the ten-mile plum blossoms at Dreamy Villa. Seeing it today confirmed those praises were not unfounded," Madam Elijah exclaimed.

"Indeed, it was well worth the trip today."

"Everyone, please make yourselves at home. The real host hasn't arrived yet." Madam Elijah took a seat next to the host chair, with Madam Gatten and Alexa Gatten on either side of her.

Madam Elijah took Alexa Gatten's hand and asked with a smile, "How old are you this year?"

Alexa Gatten elegantly replied, "I just turned twenty-one."

Madam Elijah nodded approvingly, "You truly are a fine young lady, there must be a lot of young men pursuing you at school, right?"

Alexa Gatten bashfully shook her head, "Madam, you jest."

"I was just teasing you," Madam Elijah gently patted her hand. "Do you have a boyfriend?"

Alexa Gatten shook her head again. Hence, the smile on Madam Elijah's face grew even more radiant, her eyes revealing a hint of deep thought.