Tanner’s POV:
Lista hesitated before saying, “Ms. Carson and a few of the young masters stayed up all night playing games, so they probably won’t wake up until the afternoon. If you have something important, maybe you could come back later.”
I pursed my lips. “Alright, I understand. You can go ahead and get back to work.”
After Lista left, I looked around and casually noticed Dorothy and Bill in the backyard, tending to the flowers and plants. I immediately walked over to them.
Hayley’s POV:
When I woke up, it was already afternoon. I glanced at the time—it was exactly 3 PM, and my stomach promptly grumbled twice from hunger. I lifted the covers and got out of bed, stretching before walking out of the room.
“Lista, is there anything to eat? I’m starving!”
Lista quickly replied, “What would you like, Ms. Carson? I’ll have the kitchen prepare it right away.”
I thought for a moment and then said, “Just make me some pasta! As long as it fills me up, it’s fine.”
“Of course, Ms. Carson. Please wait a moment.”
I nodded and then glanced at the garden, where Grandma and Grandpa were sitting, chatting. I quickly walked over to them. “Grandpa, Grandma…!”
Grandma looked at me, noticing I still looked like I had just woken up, and asked, a bit reproachfully, “What time is it? And you’re just getting up now?”
Feeling a bit embarrassed, I stuck out my tongue. “I stayed up late last night playing, and didn’t get to sleep until this morning, so I woke up late.”
Grandma didn’t say anything more but gestured for me to sit beside her. Suddenly, she furrowed her brows, her expression becoming serious as she looked at me. “Hayz, I need to ask you something.”
I gave her a puzzled look. “What is it, Grandma? Just go ahead and ask.”
Leaning in, she lowered her voice and whispered, “Hayz, have you started working on your designs again?”
A flicker of surprise crossed my eyes. Why was Grandma suddenly asking me about this?
I answered honestly, “Grandma, I only made some changes to my engagement dress. I haven’t designed anything else.”
Grandma looked at me, puzzled. “Tanner came to see us today. He was asking about you, but Grandpa and I both know you’re no longer involved in the wedding dress designs, so we didn’t tell him anything.”
I couldn’t help but feel curious. Why would Tanner ask Grandpa and Grandma about this? Did he find out something? But that didn’t make sense.
“Grandma, why would he suddenly ask about this?”
Grandma shook her head. “I don’t know either,” she said, then added, “You did mention altering your engagement dress. Could it be that he noticed something on the dress?”
“However, Hayz, if you still want to continue designing wedding dresses, Grandma supports you. Don’t hide your passions. I hope you’ll continue doing what you love.”
I linked my arm with Grandma’s. “I know, Grandma! It’s just that I promised someone that unless we return to the fashion world together, I won’t design wedding dresses under the name Lily again. So, for now, I won’t pursue that idea.”
“You’ve always had your own way of doing things. Grandpa and I have always believed you can manage Shadow Pack well, and that applies to everything else too.”
“Alright, go ahead and do whatever you want. I support you as long as you’re doing what you love. No matter what it is, I’ll always support you unconditionally.”
“Thank you, Grandma!” I said, snuggling up to her shoulder and acting spoiled.
Still, my thoughts kept drifting back to Tanner. If he discovered I was Lily, he’d likely figure out I’m not an Omega, and my true identity could be exposed. But the dress I designed followed a conventional approach, so it shouldn’t be possible for him to link it to Lily…