Who would've guessed that Mia's ex-husband was so striking and wealthy?

After her divorce from him, Mia certainly wouldn't settle for just anyone.

Timothy's expression turned icy as he questioned Diane, "Did you arrange for my ex-wife to meet him?"

Under Timothy's penetrating gaze, Diane recoiled, her words faltering, "I, um, couldn't help but notice Ms. Lane's remarkable strength in raising two children on her own-it's quite an accomplishment, isn't it? I simply thought introducing her to someone might lighten her load."

Mia's expression turned scornful as she glanced at Diane. "I manage perfectly well on my own, and I've never relied on a man to ease any burdens. However, it appears that some individuals have less than honorable intentions, wouldn't you agree?"

Perhaps Mia's financial stability and orphaned status, combined with Patricia's gentle and easily influenced nature, made them a prime target for exploitation.

Addressing Patricia, Mia advised, "Moving forward, it's important to be more selective about who you befriend.

interested in exploiting your kindness, assuming you're an easy target.

about certain nosy neighbors in Patricia's neighborhood who had

to turn people away, they would often prolong their visits whenever her family's doctor arrived, hoping to receive complimentary check-ups. Each time this happened, Patricia felt too embarrassed

and never voicing

persistently introduced people to her doorstep, disregarding boundaries and showing a lack of respect. Hence, Mia firmly resolved to directly

Patricia confessed, "Mia, I never anticipated they

the past, everyone had maintained a relatively harmonious relationship,

did today was utterly unacceptable. While Patricia could endure mistreatment directed at herself, witnessing Diane manipulate Mia was a boundary she refused to

expressing her frustration, Patricia turned to Diane and declared, "Leave at once, and never set foot in

anyway? You're just a widow, after all! I came here with sincere

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