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."

of superiority. "Certainly, feel free to help yourselves.

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

to Eva's homemade candies, crafted from only

These sweets aren't exactly nutritious.

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

maintained a serious demeanor as he quipped, "Candies of this quality

Ginger,

"Noah, why

was evident that someone as temperamental as Pamela might not

the man in question, approached Mia, extending his hand

first impression of

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

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

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

continued, "Even if it's not a blind date, we

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