Memory of the Heart

Chapter 13: Haunted House Mansion

After listening to the information that Andrea just revealed to her, Dalena could not help but think about it for a long time before sleeping.

'So that kind of thing really happened? The rich also doesn't have it easy, huh?'

Dalena had thought that since wealthy people don't really have to worry about anything, such as their stability in life and all the advantages in life, they won't have things that really bothers them.

But in the end, everyone is the same, hmm? Everyone is hurting. No one is exempt from having worries in their life.

If what Andrea said is really the truth, then Dalena pitied His Grace and Little George. To have a past like that and to have all kinds of people to judge you, it must really be hurtful.

Dalena's heart couldn't help but ache more for Little George, who is so young but have to face such a cruel environment set for him...

Now that she thinks about it, she remembered that when she first met the little boy, he was locked in the storage room. Hamish also mentioned to her that the little boy was running away from a 'dangerous person' that time.

'Could the reason be related to Little George's background?' Dalena couldn't help but wonder.

Since it was so much information for her, Dalena pondered on it for a while. But then, she remembered that it was none of her business and she has her own issues to think of.

That night, even if Andrea had revealed a lot of insider information, Dalena shrugged off most of it. So what, right? She is only an employee. She doesn't have to take her employer's matters to her heart.

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The following week, instead of going to a usual restaurant around London, Dalena was surprised when they took a different route and stopped by at what seemed to be an amusement park.

"You said to me that you always went to an amusement park when you were younger, right?" Little George spoke up.

Dalena nodded, remembering the brief memories she had when she was younger in the provincial town she was born and raised in. Every time there was a festival, there was a little amusement park set-up. It had a little bit of rides and other games, but it really cannot be compared to the amusement park they are in right now. The one from her hometown probably occupied the size of one the rides here.

"I've never been to one before so I asked my Papa last night and he agreed. I'm so excited!"

With the mention of the Duke, Dalena barely noticed that he was with them until she looked at him, who was actually holding Little George's hand.

"Thank you so much, Papa!" Little George said sweetly.

Luke smiled at his son and patted his head softly.

"Anytime, for you."

And so, the trio tried different rides, with Dalena staying mostly at the back while Luke and Little George sat together.

Dalena never expected that she would experience riding at amusement parks again at this age. It was merely a brief mention to Little George, but who knew that the little boy would be so curious and actually ask to go to an actual amusement park.

'I think it's good, though. It's a shame if George wouldn't even experience going on amusement park all his life. Every kid has to experience it.' Dalena mused.

Suddenly, even though they have tried a lot of rides already, Little George was still very enthusiastic and won't stop picking the rides he would like to try.