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."

the middle-aged woman, Pamela Baker, assumed a touch of superiority. "Certainly, feel free

at the candies arranged neatly on the table. Despite their fruit-flavored labels, she

were accustomed to Eva's homemade candies, crafted from

you. These sweets aren't exactly nutritious. I'd

a touch of innocence, Ginger gazed up at Mia and added, "Mommy, Uncle says

maintained a serious demeanor as he quipped, "Candies

Sage and Ginger, Diane and Pamela's expressions

why are you

someone as temperamental as Pamela might not

the man in question, approached Mia, extending his hand eagerly.. "Ms. Lane, it's a

impression

gain from us getting acquainted. You'll find that despite your ex-husband, there are still

discomfort through Mia. She had never

fleeting glance. "I'm sorry, but I'm not interested in pursuing a

date, we can still get acquainted. It won't do any

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