On the sidelines, Mia and Patricia sat together on a nearby bench while Sage and Ginger frolicked nearby.

Turning to Mia, Patricia inquired, "Mia, what prompted your sudden return? Is there something you need to address here?"

Mia sighed before responding, "You seem to catch on to everything, don't you?"

"Come on, don't keep me in the dark. What's the deal? Did the Barrett family stumble upon something concerning the children? Is that why you've returned to handle the situation?" Patricia pressed.

Seeing Patricia's cautious expression, Mia couldn't help but feel a pang of empathy. "Aunt Patricia, it's not that. The custody of the kids is not something the Barrett family can challenge or take away from me. You don't need to worry about that."

"But given the power of the Barretts, I can't help but be concerned that you might struggle to deal with them.

"Remember how perilously close you came to losing your life in their clutches years ago? Surely that hasn't slipped your mind, has it?"

Mia tenderly held Patricia's hand as she reassured her, "Please, don't worry about me. My family in Nord City holds considerable influence. We're not intimidated by the Barretts. So, please, try not to fret too much. I'll manage just fine."

"Are you absolutely sure?" Patricia questioned, a hint of doubt evident in her expression.

aware of Mia's brothers' wealth, she also recognized the extensive influence

there were often subtle intricacies

was time to unveil her true

been rushed, leaving no

the constant threat of Timothy's surveillance had made Mia cautious about maintaining secrecy, fearing the consequences of

but their conversation

niece. Now that she's not as occupied with work, she's brought her children

wouldn't have guessed she's a mother

just beautiful but also accomplished and successful. We're all

so many years. Naturally, I owe her everything. Without

grasped her hand. "Silly child, why bring up such matters now? The past is behind us, and you're thriving more

might have taken a different path if Patricia hadn't shown compassion

and Mary would have sold her off

tension in the air, a neighbor swiftly shifted the topicz "Let's shift gears here. Ms. Lane, we've

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