Upon laying eyes on Diane, Mia swiftly discerned the motive behind her visit.

Despite Patricia's clear refusal earlier that morning, why did she still decide to show up in the evening?

Diane was in the company of two others, one of whom was a man.

The way he gazed at Mia left no doubt as to his identity.

Still, Mia couldn't help but ponder Diane's apparent lack of discretion in this situation.

"Ah, Ms. Lane, welcome home. We've been anticipating your return for quite a while," Diane greeted warmly as she stood up.

"This is the friend I was telling you about, along with her son. Isn't he quite dashing? I assure you, I have nothing but good intentions; Aunt Patricia and I are quite close, after all."

Mia remained unfazed, her eyes fixed on Sage and Ginger. "Both of you, go back to your rooms."

"Oh, that won't be necessary," Diane interjected. "They've brought gifts for the children-luxurious chocolates, the kind favored by the affluent."

free to help yourselves. After all,

glanced disinterestedly at the candies arranged neatly on the table. Despite their

and Ginger were accustomed to Eva's

calmly declined, "No, thank you. These sweets aren't exactly nutritious. I'd rather the

Mia and added, "Mommy, Uncle says we shouldn't eat these unhealthy candies. They'll

"Candies of

Sage and Ginger,

why are you still seated

Pamela might not

Young, the man in question, approached Mia, extending his hand eagerly.. "Ms. Lane, it's a pleasure to meet you must say, I

impression of

find that despite your ex-husband, there are still good men

a wave of discomfort through Mia. She had never encountered such shameless audacity in a man

"I'm sorry, but I'm not

"Even if it's not a blind date, we can still get acquainted. It

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