Chapter 85
Chapter 85
He lay in bed for what felt like forever, unable to fall asleep. Reaching for his phone on the nightstand, he unlocked it and opened Zinnia’s Whatsapp profile.
The chat history between the two siblings was completely empty, save for the automated system message from when they first added each other. They hadn’t exchanged a single word.
Yosef hesitated for a moment, then started typing. After some thought, he sent a message: [Zinnia, where do you get the ingredients for your health soup? Could you make another batch for me? I’m willing to pay.]
He hit send, but a red exclamation mark appeared: [You are not her friend.] Yosef froze, staring at the screen in disbelief. She had deleted him.
Zinnia had no idea what was going on with the Shaw family. Her days were simple and peaceful–attending classes, finishing homework, and heading. home. Soon, she received the news that a new place had been found for her.
Jackson worked quickly. Within two days, he had secured a house that was perfect for Zinnia. “Zinnia, let’s go check out the new place,” he said warmly.
That weekend, Jackson took Zinnia to see the house.
“Zinnia, this place has great security, all the facilities you’d need, and it’s super close to school–just a five–minute walk. You can even sleep in a little longer in the mornings,” Jackson explained as they strolled through the neighborhood.
The house was located in one of Jinston’s most exclusive neighborhoods, where wealth, status, and power were prerequisites for residency.
Despite being in the bustling city center, the area was surprisingly quiet and serene, with the school conveniently situated right across the street.
The property was a spacious 300–square–meter flat with a garden. Bright and airy, the interior had already been decorated in a cozy off–white palette, thanks to Jackson’s arrangements.
“Jackson, isn’t this place way too big for just me?” Zinnia asked, her voice filled with surprise.
“Not at all. You deserve the very best, Zinnia,” Jackson replied with a firm yet affectionate nod.
“If you ever need anything, just reach out to the person upstairs. Yannis lives right above you,” Jackson said as he guided her through the house, gesturing toward the ceiling.
Their floor was the 18th, while Yannis resided on the 19th.
“Yannis?” Zinnia murmured, her mind instantly conjuring the image of that laid–back yet strikingly beautiful
man.
“Yes, Yannis is just upstairs. If anything comes up, don’t hesitate to find him. I’ve already spoken to him about it,” Jackson assured her.
“Though Yannis’s currently away on a business trip, you won’t be able to meet him for now,” he added.
“Alright,” Zinnia nodded in understanding.
“Zinnia, I know you love growing herbs, so I didn’t plant any flowers in the garden. Instead, I had herbs flown in and planted just for you,” Jackson said, his voice filled with care.
“Just like at home, each section is labeled with what’s planted. Take a look later, and if there’s anything missing, let me know–I’ll have it added for you,” he continued.
Jackson then led Zinnia out of the living room to the garden.
He had specifically hired a designer to create a dedicated herb–growing area tailored to Zinnia’s needs.
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Even the soil had been replaced and specially treated, as the original garden soil wasn’t suitable for cultivating herbs.
Next to the herb garden was a charming pavilion, perfect for relaxing and enjoying the view. At sunset, the area offered a breathtaking deploy of color
“Thank you, Jackson,” Zinnia said sincerely.
Though Jackson described the garden’s setup in a few simple words, Zinnia couldn’t help but Replacing the soil alone was a huge task, let alone planting fragile herbs.
marvel at how much effort Jackson must’ve put into the
“Why thank me? You’re my little sister,” Jackson said with a smile, his dark eyes softening as he gently ruffled her hair.
