Orlander boomed with laughter, his voice radiating warmth and generosity. “My son has been smitten with Lauren since school! After seeing her again at the Schmidt’s cocktail party, he couldn’t get her out of his mind. Freddy genuinely cares for Lauren. Your concerns are unfounded!”

Minnie chimed in, “Exactly! You could say Freddy and Lauren are childhood sweethearts!”

Betty scoffed inwardly. Childhood sweethearts indeed, except Lauren wasn’t Freddy’s sweetheart.

Javier’s frown eased upon hearing their words.

The Hodgsons then left Seaview Manor in their luxury car. Orlander and Minnie sat together, with Freddy facing them.

“It seems Mr. Javier has a favorable impression of you.”

Orlander sat with his legs crossed. He had now come round.

tone, he remarked, “While Lauren may not be your social equal, you’re right—

prospects would certainly improve as

stoic, his eyes betrayed his

it another way—it’s not all bad.

her condition worsens, you’ll

that give you complete control over her Beckett family

hands,” Minnie added

stared out the window, a wave of gloom washing

previous night’s activities, Betty was about to retreat

that Mr. and Mrs. Hodgson

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