Don’t Mess With the Rock Chicks

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Mrs. Evert’s health had worsened.

Due to severe kidney disease, she needed dialysis, twice a week.

So, rather than an elaborate banquet, today was just supposed to be a simple family meal.

There was no one else attending from Bowen’s direct family, and he was his mother’s only child.

The Evert family was very small. Bowen’s grandmother was luckily able to attend. She was still alive and healthy, much healthier than her daughter.

Meanwhile, the Gellar family brought a larger party with them, consisting of Viona’s parents, grandparents, and siblings. It didn’t take long for them to fill up a large, circular table.

With everyone bustling about, there was no room left for Jolene. All she could do was hover around Mrs. Evert as if she were a member of the hotel staff. Whenever anyone needed something, she was the one to speak to the waiters.

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Deep in her heart, she already knew that there’d be no open seat for her despite being invited.

Mrs. Evert smiled at her and said, “Miss Marsh is the most attentive secretary I’ve seen, so I wanted to have her here today. I hope you don’t mind, Bowen. Do you?”

traits, there was one that was most prominent.

immense devotion to his family.

across Jolene’s bright face before quickly withdrawing.

he had no idea that she would

she hadn’t mentioned anything to him.

made Bowen realize just how capable Jolene was. This

on a slight smile. Spotting the older Mrs. Gellar struggling to f id a spot for her walking stick, she quickly pulled over a stool. She leaned in and whispered, “Mrs. Gellar, I’ve placed your walking stick

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narrowed her eyes approvingly. “What a quick–witted girl,

remaining downcast. Bowen’s mother nudged his arm. “Bring Viona something to eat. Why don’t you try the huître from our hotel? Our chef makes the best I’ve ever had with the freshest

and

Evert laughed, “These two are so polite with each other. They’re getting married. Why are

“They don‘ t have much time

of time to

strengthen their relationship. You should watch a movie. together after dinner.” Mrs. Evert gestured to a dish

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order, Jolene wasted

she scooped a

to set it down, Mrs. Gellar suddenly