Chapter 165

Karen could grow vegetables, raise chickens, and even fish. Her whole family would have more than enough to eat!

"Hey, you're moving out?" Karen stood at her gate, arms crossed, a mocking smile on her face.

Lionel, busy digging, ignored her. Mindy, about to leave, heard Karen and retreated inside. Out of sight, out of mind.

Karen sneered. "What are they so smug about? I finally managed to get rid of them!"

Later, returning from the market, Karen met a friend. "Mrs. Larden, are you back from the market?"

Karen raised an eyebrow proudly. "Yes, I bought some eggs. Going now is half the price of the morning rush!" She prided herself on being the most frugal person in the staff quarters. "I'll go at this time in the future. By the way, did you hear? Your neighbor, Mr. Sutton, is moving out."

Karen nodded. "Of course. I wonder which neighborhood they rented in. It couldn't be as convenient as ours, right?" They were too proud; they should have moved sooner if they couldn't stand her. It would have saved her from trimming their annoying flowers and vines every few months.

Her friend lowered her voice. "Do you think it's because of that argument you had with them?"

Karen smugly pointed her chin upward. "Well, I wouldn't know. If that's the reason, it only shows they're narrow-minded and can't handle a loss, right?"

"You really are something! Maybe you can take over their yard and plant more vegetables"

Karen's eyes lit up. "I was just thinking that!"

Suddenly, another neighbor hurried past. "What are you two chatting about? Aren't you getting an invitation? They might be all gone soon."

Karen asked, "What invitation?"

"To Mr. Sutton's new place! You're neighbors, you probably got yours already. I better hurry!"

"Wait! Why is Lionel handing out invitations? They're not having a wedding, are they?"

"You didn't know? Mr. Sutton is moving to a new villa. They're having a housewarming party."

Karen's eyes widened. "A villa? They're moving into a villa?"

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"Did they rent it?"

"Rent? They bought a new villa in that development. It's called Jewel something?"

"Lakeside Jewel?"

"Yes, that one!"

Karen gasped. "How is that possible?"

Her neighbor continued, "My husband helped Mr. Sutton move some plants. He saw inside—it's so spacious and beautiful! Gardens front and back. Anyway, I have to go get my invitation! Who knows, maybe one day I'll be living in a villa too! Haha!"

Karen stood frozen, burning with embarrassment.

Chapter 145

After a week of hard work, Lionel's family moved into their new home. He cooked a delicious meal.

Mindy raised her glass. "Here's to a new home, new beginnings, and good fortune!"

Their glasses clinked, followed by laughter that drifted into the garden. The moonlight illuminated the night.

Early the next morning, Lionel received a call from his mother, Anna. "Mom?"

"I heard you moved into a new house?"

"Yes," Lionel admitted.

Anna continued, "Traditionally, you should have a housewarming party. It's the New Year, and we usually celebrate at Leonard's. Why don't we celebrate at your new house instead?"

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