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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?”

all of his traits, there was one that

immense devotion to his

across Jolene’s bright face before

arrived, he had no idea

all, she hadn’t mentioned

made Bowen realize just how capable Jolene was.

her walking stick, she quickly pulled

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eyes approvingly. “What a quick–witted girl, and you’ve got the pretty

something to eat. Why don’t you try the huître from our hotel? Our chef makes the best I’ve ever

brought over a small plate, and Viona accepted it. carefully. “Thank you.”

with each other. They’re getting married.

always too busy,” Mrs. Gellar responded. “They don‘ t have much

they’ll have plenty of time to

have to go on lots of dates to strengthen their relationship. You should watch a movie. together after dinner.” Mrs. Evert gestured to a dish in front

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Jolene wasted no time in

avoid spills, she scooped a portion of foie gras and

set it down, Mrs. Gellar suddenly lifted her hand and bumped into

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