, Chapter , 25 BONUS , Now, Karen could grow vegetables, raise chickens, and even rear fish. Her whole family would have more. than enough to eat! , “Hey, you’re moving out?” Karen stood at the gate of her yard with her arms crossed. There was a mocking smile on her face. , Lionel no time to pay her any attention as he was busy digging the soil. Mindy was about to step outside when she heard Karen’s voice and instantly pulled her foot back into the house. , Out of sight, out of mind. , Karen sneered, “What are they so smug about? I finally managed to kick them out in the end…” , “Mrs. Larden, are you back from the market?” Karen was on her way back home from the market when she ran into an old friend with whom she got along well. , Karen raised an eyebrow proudly. “Yes, I bought some . Going at this time is half the price of the morning rush!” She prided herself on being the most frugal and thrifty person the staff quarters, , *TH go at this time as well in the future. By the way, did you hear? Your neighbor, Mr. Sutton, will be moving out.” , Karen nodded. “Of course. I wonder which neighborhood they rented a place in. It couldn’t be as convenient as our area, right?” , Tch! They were being too prideful for their age. They should have moved out earlier if they couldn’t stand her. It would save her from having to climb up the racks and trim those annoying flowers and vines every couple of months. , Her friend lowered her voice, “Do you think it’s because of that argument you had with them that they’re moving out?” , Karen pointed her chin in the air smugly. “Well, I wouldn’t know about that. If that’s the reason, it only shows that some people are too narrow–minded and can’t take a loss, right?” , “You really are something! Maybe you can take over their yard and plant more vegetables in the future..” , Karen’s eyes lit up. “I was just thinking the same thing!” , Suddenly, another neighbor hurried by. “What are you two chatting about? Aren’t you going to get an Invitation? It might be all gone soon.” , Karen asked, “What invitation?” , , , , “The invitation to Mr. Sutton’s new place! You’re neighbors, so you probably got yours already. I better hurry before I fail to get a spot , “Wait a minute! Why is Lionel handing out invitations? They’re not a wedding, are they” , “You didn’t know? Mr. Sutton is moving to a new place it’s big villa. They’re giving out invitations to their housewarming party to the neighbors.” , Karen’s eyes became as as saucers. She exclaimed in disbelief, “Villa? They’re moving into a villa? , 12 , Chapter 0145 , Did they rent it?” , “How could they be renting? They bought a new villa in that nearby development project. It’s called… , Jewel something?” , “Lakeside Jewel?” , Yes, b , the one!” , Karen gasped in shock. “How is that possible?” , Her neighbor continued, “My husband helped Mr. Sutton with transporting some plants a few days ago. He managed to take a look inside the house. It was so spacious and beautiful. There are gardens in the front and back. I can’t tell you how comfortable it looked…. , “Anyway, I can’t talk anymore. I have to go get my invitation and share in the good energy. Who knows, maybe one day I’ll be living in a villa too! Haha!” , As her laughter faded into the distance, Karen stood frozen to the spot as if she were under a spell. Her face was burning with embarrassment. , After a week of hard work, Lionel’s family finally moved into their new home. He personally cooked up a delicious spread of dishes. , Mindy raised her glass. “Here’s to a new home, new beginnings, and good fortune.” , The three glasses clinked together with clear ringing sound, followed by laughter that drifted through the windows and into the garden. , The moonlight was perfect, illuminating the dark night. , Early morning, after moving in, Lionel received a call from his mother, Anna. “Mom?” , “I heard you moved into a new house?” , Oh, no! , Lionel admitted honestly, “Yes.” , Anna continued, “According to tradition, you should’ve invited family and friends over for a housewarming party. Coincidentally, it’s the New Year and we usually celebrate it at Leonard’s place. This year, why don’t we celebrate it at your new house instead?” , , , , , Search the website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.