Lucas looked at Ivy in astonishment, while Ivy realized she had revealed too much.
"Are you really not going to explain what's going on?" Lucas asked.
"I know your family's housekeeper, so I know a lot about your family," Ivy replied.
"You know way too much! If I didn't know any better, I'd think you used to work at our house," Lucas remarked.
"Don't worry, I know a lot, but I'm tight-lipped." Ivy reassured him.
Lucas stared at her face, captivated by her words.
"You should get back to work. Come home early if you finish work later!" Ivy urged before running off.
Ivy first went to the supermarket, bought some groceries, and then took a taxi to Lucas' house. After putting the groceries away in the kitchen, her phone rang.
She picked up the call, delighted to hear her sister's voice. "Hey, Layla!"
"Ivy, when are you coming back? You've only been gone for a few days, and I miss you already!"
"I miss you guys, too. I'll stay here for a few more days and then head back home!" Ivy said.
Relieved to hear that, Layla said, "As long as you're coming back, I guess. I was worried that guy, Lucas, might have kidnapped you or something!"
"Haha! Layla, he's not that kind of person! Besides, he doesn't even know I'm Irene! I can't bring myself to tell him; it feels a bit awkward," Ivy explained.
"You better not reveal your identity. Once you tell them, it will be hard to tell if a person likes you because of who you are or because of your money. It's been my biggest problem when it comes to living with Mom and Dad," said Layla. "That's why I've always made friends with people from similar backgrounds, so I wouldn't have to worry about the problem I just mentioned."
"Archer mentioned that to me, too, but I haven't told Lucas about my true identity because I'm afraid if he knows, he'll distance himself from me even more. He's a very sensitive person," Ivy said.
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