?<strong>Chapter 1072:</strong>


    If he was so eager for a gift, she’d be sure to make one for him the next time they met.


    With the food still not having arrived, Albertine couldn’t resist asking, “Miss Johns, would you like to take a look at the gift now?”


    Madisyn was charmed by Albertine’s adorable demeanor and eagerly responded, “Of course, I’ve been so curious about the gift you’ve made for me. I must apologize, though—I didn’t bring anything for you today.”


    Albertine’s smile softened. “Please don’t worry about it. You couldn’t have known I’d be here, so there’s no need for any apologies.”


    Standing up, she waved at Madisyn and, picking up therge box, motioned for her to follow her to the privatepartment area.


    Madisyn gave a brief nod to Andrew and Axton at the table, signaling that she’d be back soon, then followed Albertine.


    The privatepartment was stunning, with an elegant table at its center. Albertine gently ced therge box on it, her movements deliberate and careful.


    The box was about half a person’s height, ck in color, with a bit of dirt on its surface. It didn’t look like an ornate gift box but more like a practical, temporary package for something more delicate inside.


    Madisyn blinked in surprise, her eyes sparkling with curiosity.


    The simplicity of the box only deepened the mystery. There was something undeniably special about the way Albertine had presented it, and Madisyn’s heart fluttered with anticipation. She was eager to see whaty within.


    “Miss Johns, I’ll open the box now. Are you ready?” Albertine said eagerly, resting her hand on the box, blinking a few times.


    Madisyn nodded with a smile. “I’m ready, Albertine. Go ahead.”


    Albertine was very excited. She flipped open the box with both hands, revealing the carefully prepared gift.


    The smile on Madisyn’s face froze when she saw the gift in the big box. She stared at it, silent for a while, her expression unreadable.


    The excitement in Albertine’s eyes quickly shifted to anxiety as she noticed theck of joy in Madisyn’s expression. Her thoughts spiraled into panic, wondering if she had made a mistake.


    Albertine’s mouth gaped open. She was at a loss, not knowing what to do. Didn’t Ailyn and her father say Madisyn wanted the Liliuma from their estate’s forbidden area? She had heard them clearly. They even said it was the reason why Madisyn was treating the patriarch of the Vettel family.


    To give the Liliuma to Madisyn, she had dug it up with great care, making sure it was intact. She even added soil to its roots to keep it alive. All the while, she thought Madisyn would be pleased. But why did Madisyn look so uneasy now?


    Albertine nced at Madisyn again and said tentatively, “Miss Johns, don’t you like this gift? I’m sorry. I thought you would like it. I…”


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