Tara widened her eyes in shock, and tears began to slide down her cheeks. “Joshua, I… That’s not what I intended to do at all… I…”

“That’s enough now.” Luna, who had been watching in silence all this while, finally piped up. “Ms. Moore, I think you should go back now. We’ll have lunch or dinner with you someday after we’ve had some rest.

“However, I want you to take Joshua’s advice seriously. Your work should always be your first priority.”

Tara, who had been upset about Joshua’s stern scolding up until now, could not help snickering when she heard this. “I know! Thanks for trying to teach me a lesson, Luna.”

With that, she could not help adding rather snarkily,” However, I do hope that you can remain understanding when I ask Joshua for help in the future, Luna. I hope that our relationship won’t be tainted by your jealousy.”

Luna’s smile was gentle and reassuring when she replied,” Why would I get jealous if you’re meeting over work? All I should be worried about are people who hide their true intentions underneath a false facade of work.”

With that, Luna yawned and turned to glance at the driver.” I’m getting tired now. we should go to the hotel and get some rest.”

The driver nodded, then rolled the windows up and started the car.

it pulled away, then could not

from the rearview mirror. “I think you may

she asked for it.

two women burst into giggles

help smiling when he heard their

unbeknownst to her, Luna had changed ever since she

laughter since she got out of jail. Her happiness was like mist; briefly clouding over them

laughter just to fulfill their wishes, but after so many years of marriage, Joshua could easily tell between her feigned chuckles and

was just pretending to be

for this, and despite sneaking her some of the doctor’s prescription pills,

help jerk her out of her traumatic experience or heal her

why Joshua had gotten in contact with the Moore family and requested their help in

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