Chapter 91: His Parents Came to Marina, Along with His Uncle's Family

November in Marina had brought a sharp chill. Plane-tree leaves lined the roads in the Mount Balance-Revival District. Tires rolled over them with a soft crunch. The Hidden Edge was still under renovation, but River Lyson didn't visit the site every day. He left the old villa's restoration, tea sets, fire safety, and circulation routes to Evelyn Scurr and Crystal Smut. Evelyn handled the process. Crystal focused on the guest experience. One kept the big picture in view while the other watched...