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."

assumed a touch of superiority. "Certainly, feel free to help yourselves. After all, you probably haven't tasted such

on the table. Despite their fruit-flavored

all, Sage and Ginger were accustomed to Eva's homemade candies, crafted from only the finest

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

of innocence, Ginger gazed up at Mia and added, "Mommy, Uncle says we shouldn't eat

serious demeanor as he quipped, "Candies of this quality wouldn't even be considered at

and Ginger,

why are you still

as Pamela

extending his hand eagerly.. "Ms. Lane, it's

first impression

getting acquainted. You'll find that despite your ex-husband, there are still good men in this

a wave of discomfort through Mia. She had never

Noah only a fleeting glance. "I'm sorry, but I'm not interested

if it's not a blind date, we can still get

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