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?”

there was one

devotion to his

Jolene’s bright face before quickly withdrawing.

no idea

all, she hadn’t mentioned anything to him.

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

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 right here.”

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quick–witted girl, and you’ve

nudged his arm. “Bring Viona something to eat. Why don’t you try the huître from our hotel? Our chef makes

brought over a small plate, and Viona

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

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

later, they’ll have plenty of time to be with each other then,”

a movie. together after dinner.” Mrs. Evert gestured to a dish in front of her and turned toward Jolene. “Bring Mrs.

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Evert finished her order, Jolene wasted no time in complying.

up a small dish to avoid spills, she scooped a portion of

as she was about to set it down, Mrs. Gellar suddenly lifted her hand and bumped