Chapter 82: Ambrose At Manor

An hour later, Ambrose arrived at the gate of the manor. He opened it and entered, drawing the attention of Ava and Dera, who were seated outside having a lighthearted conversation. Ava's eyes widened in surprise and a mix of emotions as she saw Ambrose, who looked different—well-dressed and handsome, unlike the Ambrose she remembered. The noticeable absence of his luggage puzzled her further.

Ambrose, seeing Ava, paused briefly before walking towards her. Dera, noticing the exchange, pieced things together. "He's Ambrose, right? That husband you mentioned?" she asked Ava, who nodded in response.

"Look at how nicely he's dressed, yet he's poor, deceiving people. Tch," Dera scoffed as she stood up and approached Ambrose. "Hello, what do you want here?" she asked sharply.

Ambrose, taken aback by her confrontational tone, frowned and asked, "Who are you to ask me that? Anyway, I'm not here for you." He looked at Ava and continued, "I'm here..."

"I knew you'd come back. Where's your lugga