Teresa maintained a dignified posture, her steps graceful, as she somehow managed to make her school uniform's skirt project the air of a courtly long gown.
Lu Li approached and said, "Hello, Teresa."
"What a beautiful villa."
Teresa's compliment was genuine, and her gaze towards the villa conveyed a hint of envy.
For the sake of her mother's image, she had always lived frugally from childhood. Yet, deep inside, she longed for a life of comfort and stability.
Unfortunately, the reality turned out to be the complete opposite, and she had even nearly lost her life in a particularly gruesome way.
Lu Li was unaware of the young girl's thoughts as he led her into the living room.
This was also his first visit, and he saw that the living room was three times the size of his previous apartment, with intricate chandeliers hanging and exquisite murals on the walls.
Teresa struggled to conceal the envy in her eyes, but she remembered the purpose of her visit just in time.
