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, you probably haven't tasted such delicacies before.

neatly on the table. Despite their

were accustomed to Eva's homemade

exactly nutritious. I'd rather the

"Mommy, Uncle

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

Ginger, Diane

why are you still

someone as temperamental as Pamela might not fit well

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

first impression of

us getting acquainted. You'll find

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

giving Noah only a fleeting glance. "I'm sorry, but I'm not interested in pursuing a relationship or participating in

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

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