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.

icy. "Ms. Lockwood, I'd appreciate it if you could give us a moment

pretty features tinged with hurt. "Ms. Hudson,

watched her own marriage fall apart because of another woman, and now her daughter was going

it, the angrier she became. She decided

Lockwood, my daughter tried to spare everyone's dignity by keeping this quiet, but don't forget-Bryn and Attorney Wentworth aren't even divorced yet! They're still legally married!

as the color drained

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

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

to

fixed on Julia. "What happened between Briony and me isn't something 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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