" Oh, that's great." Mira's eyes twinkled then her eyes darted to Lily who was now walking toward the bathroom and she frowned slightly.
" Clara, I think something is wrong with your sister... Don't you notice the gloomy atmosphere around her ever since we came?"
" Huh?" Clara glanced at her with knitted brows then glanced back at the closed bathroom door and shrugged. Her sister is so good at hiding her feelings, unlike her. So she couldn't know what the girl was thinking.
Mira shook her head and sighed helplessly then stood up with the bag in her hands and walked toward the closet.
" Clara, I think there's something going on between your sister and Jack, " she whispered after walking back to the couch and Clara's eyes widened slightly.
" You mean Lily and Jack, " she muttered with a gasp then quickly covered her mouth.
" Yes." Mira nodded affirmatively then retrieved her phone which had started ringing and she stood up then picked up the call immediately.
" Zach!... Mark told me that you're not in the base__ I mean where the hell are you?" Mira snapped at the person on the other end then sat down on the bed after glancing at Clara who was still admiring the clothes.
" Geez babe, how can I not be in the basement? Mark is just bluffing... Shit! I'm going to knock some sense into that boy, " Zach chuckled awkwardly from the other end and Mira's frown deepened.
" Zach! You're hiding something from me." Mira sighed and added. " Is it related to Big Brother? Mum said she couldn't reach him on the phone."
" Hello, Mira__ I can't hear you, what did you say?... Argh, the network... Hello... Hello..."
" Damn you, Zach!!!" Mira stared down perplexedly at the phone which was just hung up from the other end and sighed exasperatedly.
" Clara, have you communicated with Big brother, " she asked softly and Clara slowly shook her head.
"Remember I don't have a phone, Mira... Do you have a Big brother? " she replied simply then stood up and walked inside the bathroom after Lily came out.
" Clara!?" Mira whined then rolled her eyes and slumped down on the bed. She stared up at the ceiling with a sigh and wondered what everyone was trying to hide from her.
Lily glanced at her with a sigh then shook her head and turned back to the closet.
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Meanwhile, In the other part of the mansion.
A young lady who was dressed in a red gown slowly walked toward a room with two maids behind her.
Her grip tightened on the red purse in her hand as they reached the door and she gently bit her lips while a small smile appeared on her face.
" You may go back." She turned to the maids and said softly and they bowed slightly then turned back and walked away.
Heaving a deep sigh, she gently tapped on the door then heard a masculine voice from inside which muttered, "come in".
Her grip tightened again on the purse and she slowly walked inside the room after turning the doorknob.
" Brother," She greeted softly then sat down on the couch with her head down and sneaked a peek at the guy who had sat down on the bed.
Jack stared at her for some seconds then sighed inside. " Freya, are you sure__"
" Brother..., why don't we take a stroll outside? I want to see the garden." The girl cut him off softly and Jack sighed again.
" Okay," he replied with a nod then stood up and walked toward the walk-in closet.
The girl's eyes followed his back until he disappeared behind the door and a soft smile appeared on her lips while she looked down again.
Some minutes later, Jack came out in a white shirt and black jeans trouser then glanced at the sun which was about to come out, through the large window.
" Let's go, " he turned to the girl with a small smile and she slowly nodded then stood up and walked behind him.
" Oh, I was wondering where you are dear... So you're together." A middle-aged woman suddenly appeared in front of them when they walked out of the door and Jack chuckled.
" Mum," he greeted then pecked her cheeks while the woman held Freya's hands.
" Where are you two off to?" The woman asked while looking between them with a wide smile.
" The garden Auntie, " Freya replied and also pecked her cheeks." Are you feeling better now?" She added softly and the woman nodded.
" Yes, dear. Now go go, I don't want to waste your time... I also have to see some guests, " she said hurriedly and walked away.
Jack's gaze lingered on his mother's back and he sighed inside.
" Brother, " the girl called out softly and he broke out of his thoughts then stared down at her.
" Let's go, " Jack said with another sigh and her eyes glanced up at him with a small smile then she slowly nodded and started walking beside him in unhurried footsteps.
They walked through the silent hallway while passing by the servants now and then.
The maids would giggle softly after greeting them with a bow which Freya would reply with a smile while Jack glanced ahead impassively.
After walking silently for some minutes, Freya looked up at his side profile and took a deep breath then lifted her hand.
She held his arm which made Jack broke out of his trance and he sighed inside.
" Freya, " he muttered softly and looked down at her soft gaze.
Freya glanced down shyly while holding tightly to his arm and Jack sighed again while they walked down the stairs and toward the large door in the living room.
When they reached the door, a male servant instantly hurried toward them and opened the large door with a wide grin while looking down.
Jack glanced at the male servant then his gaze darted to the maids who were gathered in a corner while peeking at them excitedly.
He looked down at Freya whose soft gaze was still fixed on him then grimaced inside and they walked out.