287 Reunion (2/2)

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After the concert, Lucien made an appointment with Franz the next day to talk about developing music based on long verses. Then, he visited the familiar address—No. 12 Snehva Street—together with Mr. Victor and his friends. Victor was going to have a luncheon to welcome Lucien back in his place.

After Victor left to talk to his steward, Mr. Athy, Felicia and Elena, who had remained silent on their way back, finally talked to him, ”Welcome back, Lucien.”

It had been a long time, and they had no idea where to start and how they should talk to Lucien.

”Mr. Evans, thank you for the letter.” Grace also showed her appreciation.

Lucien smiled and started to talk about some of the interesting experiences he had during the trip. Gradually, they started to get more comfortable.

At this time, a servant opened the room door and a strong, big woman wearing a tight long dress ran in. She directly gave Lucien a big hug and sobbed, ”Finally! Finally you're back! I thought you met robbers and wolves…”

After receiving the message from Victor, she hurriedly came over with Joel and Iven.

”Alisa, let go of Evans.” Joel smiled, ”He's not afraid of those things… And, welcome back.”

The noble life did not slow down Joel's aging. Many years of hard work had brought him a few more wrinkles.

”I've been missing all of you all this time,” said Lucien emotionally.

Joel said to his son, ”Iven, come on… say hello to Lucien.”

Iven had changed a lot. To be more specific, he should be the one who changed the most. He had now grown even a bit taller than Lucien. Looking like his elder brother and father, Iven's teenage face started to look handsome and to have beard.

Looking at Lucien, Iven looked rather shy, as if he was facing a stranger. Lowering his head, Iven said to Lucien, ”Welcome back.”

Three years was a long time to Iven. It was normal that a young teenager would now feel rather shy.

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After chatting for a while, Lucien started to feel a little exhausted from facing aunt Alisa's effort to try to find him a wife and urging him to have kids, thus he excused himself to go to the washroom.

At this time, Grace followed him, ”I've got something to tell you, Mr. Evans.” Grace lowered her voice a lot.

”Yes?” Lucien was a bit surprised.

”After I came to Aalto, once there was a clown-looking man secretly asking me about you.” Grace came to the point directly.