Mrs. Prescott was a soft-hearted woman. In the end, she forgave Gavin.

At this point, Rosita couldn't help but sigh. "Word is, Gavin's turned into the ultimate doting husband lately. He and Mrs. Prescott are even planning a big thirtieth anniversary party-sometime at the end of the month, I think?"

Lauren was so furious she hung up on the spot.

Hearing the abrupt click and the busy signal that followed, Rosita's mood soared.

She knew that Lauren wouldn't be able to stomach the thought of Gavin living so well. There was no way she'd just let it go.

Give it a few days, and Lauren would lose her composure and go looking for Gavin.

And when that moment came, it would be the lowest point of Lauren's life.

A cold, calculating smile tugged at Rosita's lips as she contemplated her little victory.

Just then, her phone started ringing again—an unfamiliar number this time.

Rosita didn't think much of it and hung up right away.

After taking a shower and getting changed, she found her phone still buzzing insistently with the same number.

She hesitated, but finally answered. "Hello? Who is this?"

"It's me. Ottilie Kensington."

through the line. "I have something you might want. How

frowned. "What is

"It's about Briony."

brows shot up.

is it?" she repeated, more cautious this

show you

moment, then said, "Fine. Come find me

had passed since Briony returned

Nina had already

ver

Briony took her daughter to preschool before heading to her studio. Word had spread among her old clients

her focus was no longer on the studio.

been engrossed in a project for an animation company

blended traditional culture with her exquisite hand-drawn art; every frame

time holed up in her

lived under the same roof, but in reality, it was rare for the entire family to bez together except at dinner. Their busy schedules kept

life easier these past two weeks:

phone

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