Unfortunately, Ben couldn't see through any of this.

Summer, however, wasn't the least bit intimidated. Shaking her head confidently, she said, "I've never done anything to upset him. I don't believe that just exchanging a few words with him would make him kick me out." Mrs. Lucas opened her mouth, about to say something, but seeing Summer's confident demeanor, she hesitated. Maybe, just maybe, Ben might actually feel too awkward to reject her outright. And if a little covert manipulation were added into the mix...

Suddenly, Mrs. Lucas had an idea.

Hearing it, Summer's eyes lit up with excitement. "Mrs. Lucas, that's an excellent plan! We should act quickly before he does anything else irrational." "Alright."

Though the plan was solid, the two of them decided to put it into action three days later.

Meanwhile, Ben hadn't been to the office lately, but he was still keeping track of all the firm's cases. He was also trying to reach Winnie, but while her phone would ring, she never picked up.

in conflict. Jamie, however, maintained a hearty appetite. To her, eating was non-negotiable. She needed strength

then again, he hated her. Naturally,

see no trace of grief on your face,"

didn't know

a self-deprecating laugh. "People don't share the same perspective. I can't

a fight for no reason?"

they were back to the early days of their relationship. Yet, their words were now laced with hostility and resentment.

with everything I do. In your eyes, even my smallest actions are glaring flaws. So tell me,

convincing him to let her go, and she wasn't going to

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