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 delicacies before. They're quite

arranged neatly on the table. Despite their

Ginger were accustomed to Eva's homemade candies, crafted

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

at Mia and added, "Mommy, Uncle says we shouldn't eat these unhealthy

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

Ginger,

"Noah, why are you still

Pamela might not

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

first impression

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

Mia. She had never encountered

"I'm sorry, but I'm not interested in pursuing a relationship or participating in a blind

if it's not a blind date,

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