Damocles Greengrass sat in the main seat in the hall.

His eyes were like sharp swords, fixed tightly on Phoenix.

Although he maintained aristocratic demeanor and elegance on the outside, his heart was turbulent.

He snorted in his heart:

"Humph, it was this boy who stole my daughter's heart."

He had mixed feelings. He was happy that his daughter had found someone she loved, but also sad that he was about to lose her company.

"Astoria is so young, how could he have the heart to do that to her!"

Damocles was full of contradictions, as he knew that his daughter had reached the point where she should be discussed for marriage.

But his protective instinct as a father made it difficult for him to accept this fact.

He was in a very bad mood, after all, he only had two daughters.

Now he was about to lose one of them, and this feeling of loss made it difficult for him to calm down.

Phoenix felt the pressure from his father-in-law.

His eyes flickered and he couldn't help feeling guilty.

He knew that he was still holding Astoria's hand, and their fingers were intertwined in an intimate gesture, which seemed a little too intimate in front of the elders.

He gently squeezed Astoria's hand, trying to give her some comfort and courage.

Narcissa, Lucius, Fudge, and Damocles continued to exchange pleasantries in the hall.

Although the atmosphere seems harmonious, everyone has his or her own plans in mind.

Mr. Fudge made a suggestion at the appropriate time:

"You guys go out and take a look first, and leave these tedious matters to us."

His words revealed the tolerance and understanding of an elder.

Phoenix, Astoria and Draco naturally had no objections and they quickly left the hall.

It was indeed a bit awkward for them to stay in the hall.

Astoria in particular, her face was already red, and she looked both shy and nervous.

They walked out of the hall and came to the garden of the manor.

The flowers in the garden look particularly bright under the setting sun, and the air is filled with the fragrance of flowers and the fresh scent of soil.

As soon as they left the hall, Draco said hurriedly:

"Well, I'm going to the bathroom, you guys go first!"

There was a hint of urgency in his voice, as if there was really something urgent.

After saying that, he blinked at Phoenix, and there seemed to be some deep meaning hidden in his eyes.

Then, like a gust of wind, he disappeared at the end of the corridor.

Astoria also saw this scene. How could she not know what Draco was thinking?

She knew Draco might be deliberately giving them the chance to be alone.

But she didn't expose it, she just smiled in her heart and looked at Phoenix beside her.

She didn't say anything, but just silently accepted Draco's kindness.

After Draco disappeared, Astoria whispered:

"Then...then I'll take you for a walk."

There was a hint of shyness in her voice and her face was flushed, which made her look particularly cute.

Her proposal made Phoenix feel warm, and he certainly wouldn't refuse.

After all, this was where Astoria had always lived, and he wanted to know more about her life.

Greengrass Manor is not very big, but it is not small either.

It has a unique charm, and every corner is full of history and stories.

Phoenix and Astoria walked hand in hand through every corner of the estate.

They visited the gardens, where the flowers looked particularly bright in the setting sun and the air was filled with the fragrance of flowers and the fresh scent of earth.

They also visited the study, where the collection of books was comparable to that of a library, with the shelves filled with a wide variety of books.

From ancient magical texts to modern literary works, there is everything.

Phoenix couldn't help but sigh that this place is simply a treasure trove of knowledge.

In addition, they saw some of the small pets that Astoria and her sister Daphne kept.

There are cute little rabbits, lively squirrels, and some beautiful birds.

These little animals add vitality and vigor to the manor.

In this way, Phoenix and Astoria walked for a full half hour before they finished touring the entire Greengrass Manor.

As they walked, they chatted about each other's interesting stories and shared each other's joys and sorrows.

When they returned to the hall again unknowingly, they saw everyone still discussing inside and they smiled at each other.

Astoria suggested softly:

"Would you like to go upstairs and sit down for a while and take a rest?"

Her voice was soft, revealing a hint of concern. After all, Phoenix had been with her for a long time, and she could feel his tiredness.

"Okay!"

Phoenix immediately nodded in agreement; his legs were indeed a little sore.

And he was always happy to accept Astoria's proposals.

They quietly went up to the second floor through the back door, their steps light, not wanting to disturb the elders who were still discussing downstairs.

Astoria's steps obviously hesitated as she passed through an exquisitely decorated door.

Her eyes lingered on the door for a moment, as if she was struggling with something internally.

But in the end, she shook her head and continued walking forward.

Phoenix noticed this detail and asked curiously:

"Why did you stop just now?"

His eyes were full of inquiry, wanting to understand the secret in Astoria's heart.

Astoria did not hide it. She lowered her head slightly and explained softly:

"Oh, it's okay, that was my room..."

Her voice became quieter and quieter, and a faint blush appeared on her face unconsciously.

But before she could finish, Phoenix stopped, his eyes flashing with excitement and curiosity, as if he wanted to turn around and walk towards the room.

Astoria immediately realized his intention, her heartbeat quickened, and the blush on her cheeks became more pronounced.

She quickly pulled Phoenix's arm, with a hint of determination in her tone:

"No... No, let's go to the guest room."

Astoria quickly realized as she pulled Phoenix hard.

Her strength is no match for Phoenix's.

Phoenix was like a big rock, firmly embedded in the ground. No matter how hard she tried, she couldn't make him move at all.

Astoria showed a hint of helplessness on her face, she knew she needed to change her strategy.

Then she said softly:

"Let's go to the guest room now. My room is a mess. Let me clean it up first."

There was a hint of pleading in her voice, hoping that Phoenix would understand and accept her request.

"Play for a while and then go in and take a look, okay?"

Astoria continued, her eyes full of anticipation.

She hoped that this would temporarily dispel Phoenix's desire to enter her room immediately.

However, only Astoria herself knew how it was possible that her room was a mess.

She is a girl who loves cleanliness very much, and she is the one who keeps the dormitory clean.

Her room is always tidy and everything is where it should be.

At this moment, Astoria felt extremely regretful and thought to herself:

"How could I have forgotten that Phoenix might come into my room!"

She was filled with anxiety because her room was filled with some personal belongings, especially her treasured photos.

"What shall we do with the pictures in the room now?"

Astoria thought anxiously in her mind.

Those photos recorded her growth and memories, and some were even sweet moments between her and Phoenix.

She didn't want these private memories to be seen by Phoenix without preparation.

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