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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?”

his traits, there was

immense devotion to

bright face

he had no idea that she would

all, she hadn’t mentioned

realize just how capable Jolene was. This

Gellar struggling to f id a spot for her walking stick, she quickly pulled over a stool. She leaned

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“What a quick–witted girl,

at the table beside Bowen, her eyes remaining downcast. Bowen’s mother nudged his arm. “Bring Viona something to eat. Why don’t you

a small plate, and

each other. They’re getting married. Why are you so awkward with

don‘ t have much time to

have plenty of time to be

Evert gestured to a dish in front of her and turned toward Jolene. “Bring Mrs.

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Mrs. Evert finished her order, Jolene wasted

to avoid spills, she scooped a portion

was about to set it down, Mrs. Gellar suddenly lifted her hand and bumped into Jolene’s

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