Chapter 51 Sydney was young, kind, and attentive with her patients. Over the years, several older ones had tried to play matchmaker. Eventually, she started wearing her wedding ring all the time, which finally made them stop. She remembered Agatha well-a woman who had once fussed endlessly over her grandson's marriage. Time had softened her. Sydney smiled wryly. "Ms. Nordwood, I'm getting a divorce." "Divorce!" Agatha's face turned solemn, and she said firmly, "Good! I overheard the call just now, but I wasn't eavesdropping. I swear. Let me tell you, cheating men are the worst.

If you stay with him, you'll only suffer more." Sydney felt the warmth in Agatha's wrinkled hands-a warmth she hadn't known in years. Her voice softened without meaning to. "I know. I'm already going through the process." She placed a hand over Agatha's wrist and gently changed the topic. "How have you been feeling lately?" "Oh, much better. Your medicine worked wonders." Agatha waved it off, then circled back. "Listen, dear. I may be old, but divorce isn't something to fear at your age. Sydney let out a soft laugh.

Sydney grinned. "Well, Ms. Nordwood, I'm a divorcee. Are you sure about this?" "Yes, yes, I've thought it through." Agatha nodded with an approving smile. "Divorce isn't your fault. Second marriages

about her grandson." Still, she wondered how difficult the man could be if even his grandmother spoke that frankly. :. 1/2

gift she had ordered. 78% +15 BONUS "This is extravagant," Tiffany said, surprised, as Sydney picked a custom pen from the store. It was a priceless piece handcrafted by a master artisan. Sydney smiled. "Bruce gave me a lovely gift last year. I wanted to return the favor." "You can't keep up with the wealthy without a little money," Tiffany muttered. Sydney nodded. "I just hope my savings last

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