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?”

of his traits, there was one

immense devotion to his

Jolene’s bright face before

had no idea that she would be

hadn’t mentioned anything

were moments that made Bowen realize just how capable Jolene was. This was one

older Mrs. Gellar struggling to f id a spot for her walking stick, she quickly

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

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

over a small plate, and Viona accepted it. carefully.

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

“They don‘

of time to be with each other then,” Viona’s

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

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Evert finished her order, Jolene wasted no

up a small dish to avoid spills, she scooped a portion of foie gras and approached the older woman.

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