Julia was caught off guard when she saw Rosita standing there.

The memory of mistaking Rosita for Mrs. Wentworth made guilt twist in her stomach-she couldn't believe how unfair she'd been to her own daughter. Even when her daughter was being hounded online, Julia had apologized to Rosita instead...

Those moments played back in her mind as she tightened her grip on the New Year's gift bag. Julia had never been the confrontational type, but facing the woman who had come between her daughter and her son-in-law, resentment simmered inside her.

"I don't know you well, Ms. Lockwood," Julia said coldly. "Let's keep things formal -please call me Ms. Hudson."

Rosita's smile faltered for a split second, but she quickly composed herself, feigning confusion and innocence. "Ms. Hudson, is something wrong? We had such a lovely chat the last time we met, didn't we?"

"That was before I knew who you really were..." Julia's voice trailed off in shock as she glanced toward the door where Gina stood.

"Gina, would you please leave the gift here and wait for me outside? I have some things to discuss with Mr. Wentworth."

Gina nodded, set the gift on the table, and quietly slipped out to the reception

area.

Lockwood, I'd appreciate it if

drew together, her pretty features tinged with hurt. "Ms. Hudson, are you upset about

of another

it, the angrier she became. She decided

by keeping this quiet, but don't forget-Bryn and Attorney Wentworth aren't even divorced yet! They're still legally married! As the other woman, you should have at

stood there, stunned, as the color drained

brimming with tears. She shook her head helplessly. "It's not

to get entangled any further," Julia cut her off, turning to Stewart. "Mr. Wentworth, I've always been grateful to you. Before Bryn told me the truth, I never doubted your character. I sincerely wished you and Ms. Lockwood happiness. But the truth

Julia paused to steady

that can be explained in a few words. I understand you're worried about your daughter, but Rosita isn't to blame here, she

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